February 16, 2011

Michael Douglas Fights a Tough Cancer with a Great Attitude

Expert Analysis Highlights: Mr. Douglas was diagnosed with an advanced stage cancer at the base of the tongue Douglas tells Matt Lauer that he feels g...

1 Comment Posted in Featured Survivor, Head and Neck Cancers

December 29, 2010

Surgical Removal of Non-Cancerous Breast or Ovary Decreases Mortality Rate

Expert Analysis Highlights: There is continued evidence that prophylactic removal of the breast and ovaries decreases mortality rate This subject is n...

1 Comment Posted in Breast Cancer, Experiencing Surgery for Breast Cancer, Featured Post

December 15, 2010

Does Vitamin D Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates?

Expert Analysis Highlights: There’s a lot of controversy about the effects of Vitamin D on survival outcome for various forms of cancer Retrospectiv...

0 Comments Posted in Colon and Rectal Cancer, Featured Post

November 17, 2010

Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Finding Resources and Treatment Options

Expert Analysis Highlights: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) is relatively rare and educational resources are limited; below is information on how t...

1 Comment Posted in Leukemia and Lymphoma

October 12, 2010

The ABC’s of Clinical Trials

Expert Analysis Highlights: Clinical trials serve two purposes: Offering patients the newest treatment options and advancing scientific knowledge for ...

1 Comment Posted in Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach and Esophagus Cancers, Treatment Options for Breast Cancer, Treatment Options for Gynecologic Cancer, Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer, Treatment Options for Skin Cancer

September 29, 2010

Dexter Also Fought Hodgkins Lymphoma

Expert Analysis Highlights: Michael Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in January, 2010 It is important for survivors to continue having reg...

1 Comment Posted in Famous People with Leukemia and Lymphoma, Leukemia and Lymphoma

September 20, 2010

An Ovarian Cancer Patient Fights Chronic Pain

An ovarian cancer patient in England describes her difficult struggles with chronic pain due to her advancing disease and the side effects of her chem...

0 Comments Posted in Gynecologic Cancer, Rehabilitation and Survivorship for Gynecologic Cancer

September 20, 2010

Obesity Linked to Worse Outcomes in Colon Cancer

Expert Analysis Highlights: Many studies have previously shown that obesity is associated with a greater risk of developing colon cancer Obesity’s e...

0 Comments Posted in Colon and Rectal Cancer, Health and Nutrition for Colon and Rectal Cancer

September 13, 2010

Eat Better, Move More, and Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

Previously, I have reported on studies that regular exercise may play an important role in prevention of depression among breast cancer survivors. (Fo...

0 Comments Posted in Breast Cancer, Featured Video, Health and Nutrition for Breast Cancer

Surgical Removal of Non-Cancerous Breast or Ovary Decreases Mortality Rate

Expert Analysis Highlights: There is continued evidence that prophylactic removal of the breast and ovaries decreases mortality rate This subject is n...

1 Comment Posted in Breast Cancer, Experiencing Surgery for Breast Cancer, Featured Post

Does Vitamin D Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates?

Expert Analysis Highlights: There’s a lot of controversy about the effects of Vitamin D on survival outcome for various forms of cancer Retrospectiv...

0 Comments Posted in Colon and Rectal Cancer, Featured Post

How Do I Get My Medical Records?

Expert Analysis Highlights: Below are a few basic principles that will allow you to know your rights and get the records you need The most critical me...

0 Comments Posted in Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Featured Post, Gynecologic Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach and Esophagus Cancers

“Hospice Care” Should Not Be Overlooked

Expert Analysis Highlights: Study in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine concluded that early Hospice care (also known as palliative or en...

1 Comment Posted in Facing Death from Lung Cancer, Featured Post, Lung Cancer

Is the Media Just Telling Cancer Patients What They Want to Hear?

Expert Analysis Highlights: Lay media does a poor job of keeping a balanced perspective when reporting cancer information Study found that 95% reporte...

0 Comments Posted in Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Featured Post, Gynecologic Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach and Esophagus Cancers

Pancreatic Cancer Needs an Experienced Medical Team

Expert Analysis Highlights: Radiation and surgery components of treatment for pancreatic cancer are highly complex Data indicate that rates of postope...

0 Comments Posted in Experiencing Chemotherapy for Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Experiencing Surgery for Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Featured Post, Pancreas and Liver Cancer

Acupuncture to Treat Hot Flashes Instead of Drug Therapy?

Expert Analysis Highlights: There is some evidence, although somewhat controversial, that acupuncture can be effective in reducing frequency of hot fl...

0 Comments Posted in Breast Cancer, Experiencing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer, Experiencing Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer, Featured Post, Prostate Cancer, Rehabilitation and Survivorship for Breast Cancer

Does Soda Cause Cancer?

Expert Analysis Highlights: While drinks like soda are notoriously loaded with sugar, the direct impact on pancreas cancer remains unknown Attention o...

0 Comments Posted in Colon and Rectal Cancer, Featured Post, Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Screening and Prevention of Colon and Rectal Cancer, Stomach and Esophagus Cancers

Study Finds Straight Talk About Dying Improves Patient’s Quality of Life

Expert Analysis Highlights: It is important for the caregiver, for family members, and friends of a dying cancer patient to understand some of the bas...

0 Comments Posted in Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Facing Death from Breast Cancer, Facing Death from Colon and Rectal Cancer, Facing death from gynecological cancer, Facing Death from Leukemia and Lymphoma, Facing Death from Lung Cancer, Facing Death from Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Facing Death from Pancreatic Cancer, Featured Post, Head and Neck Cancers, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pancreas and Liver Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach and Esophagus Cancers