According to the American Cancer Society, five-year survival rates for people diagnosed with localized melanoma are high at 98%. However, more innovate treatment options are needed for anyone diagnosed with […]
Yesterday, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) granted Roche subsidiary Genentech’s pertuzumab regular approval for treatment for HER2-Positive early breast cancer patients at high risk of recurrence. […]
Tobacco use increases the risk of certain cancers including lung, mouth, throat, stomach, colorectal, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, cervix, ovary and myeloid leukemia. Exposure to secondhand smoke also increases the risk of lung cancer in […]
President Jimmy Carter gained national attention when he announced that his doctors could no longer find any proof of melanoma in his body. That exciting news was due in large part to a ground-breaking type […]
The Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is group of 150 related viruses that are sectioned by type, and takes its name from the warts it can cause in some cases. Some types of HPV can lead […]
Pancreatic cancer is on the rise worldwide, and is typically diagnosed in later stages when the disease has progressed too far to be cured. Early detection is key to survival (for this and any other […]
This blog post will provide an overview of symptoms, diagnostics, and the current NCCN-approved treatment guidelines for breast cancer patients. It will also introduce our readers to some of the many nationwide financial and emotional support programs available at no cost for those affected by this disease. […]
Cancer is one of humanity’s oldest adversaries, a disease that has shaped lives, science, and society for thousands of years. In The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, Siddhartha Mukherjee takes readers on […]
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Free professional support and counseling services in person or by telephone for anyone affected by cancer. Services available include short-term counseling and financial assistance. We strive to keep […]
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