Tailoring Treatment for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
With the many risks chemotherapy presents to breast cancer patients, scientists focused recent research efforts on determining whether or not it’s always necessary.
TOPICS The changing landscape of cancer care in the 21st century is simultaneously shaping the patient experience, as oncologists learn more about this disease.
With the many risks chemotherapy presents to breast cancer patients, scientists focused recent research efforts on determining whether or not it’s always necessary.
In the wake of the devastating loss of their son, Joe and Dr. Jill Biden have committed themselves to advocating for cancer research and spreading the importance of early detection.
As an estimated 1 in 78 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetimes, learning about genetic risk is essential.
In the era of personalized cancer care, we are learning that a single cancer cell can determine the best treatment. We are also learning that we can use the body’s own immune system to fight cancer and how to best customize medicines to meet each individual patient’s needs.
A radiation oncologist talks about the most rewarding part of treating cancer patients, and how new therapies are helping.
Thanks to serious determination, a strong support system, top-of-the-line care and a willingness to experiment with clinical trials, this stage IV pancreatic cancer patient is shattering life expectancies.
Gene-targeted treatments are providing new hope for cancer sufferers. Chris Seelye, a veteran with prostate cancer, is one such patient who was affected by this life-saving medicine.
Surgery is one of the most crucial steps in a patient’s treatment journey, and surgical oncologists are the ones who play a leading role within a cancer care team.
Sherry Pollex is an ovarian cancer survivor who, alongside her husband, is attempting to raise awareness for ovarian and childhood cancer initiatives.
Cancer is often associated with feelings of hopelessness and despair. But, thanks to widespread innovation, that’s changing.
The annual American Association for Cancer Research report outlines the progress being made in areas of cancer treatments such as immunotherapy.
When 61-year-old Anne Granum beat ovarian cancer for a second time in spring 2017, she and her husband sought a way to find more help.
Due to new scientific breakthroughs, more precise cancer treatments are emerging that target exact genetic mutations in patients.
Many people choose to work through their cancer treatment. Here are some tips to make the process a little easier.
Lung cancer patients have new hope with the emergence of personalized medicines.
Recent progress in research has yielded extraordinary advancements in the fight against cancer, but in order to get these treatments out of the labs and to patients, federal funding is required.
Cancer care teams often feel physically and emotionally drained during their daily work. These steps can be taken to ensure that teams are taking care of themselves as well as their patients.
Universal screening mammograms are a step in the right direction — unless those women with abnormal results can’t afford follow-up care.
A key part of the growing field of precision medicine, companion diagnostics are being used with cancer immunotherapies to help improve patient outcomes.
A doctor explores the reasons breast cancer seems to present earlier and spread faster in minority populations and argues that if mammograms are color blind, health care should be, too.
As the medical community innovates personalized treatment in leaps and bounds, the challenge next falls on the health care industry to ensure these options are widely accessible.
Remarkable strides are being made in cancer care — now the question is, can we get these treatments in the hands of all who need them?
Learn how neurosurgeons are using technology adapted from flight simulator training tools to navigate the brain during surgery.
Learn about a few remarkable precision treatments that are transforming the way we combat leukemia, blindness and more.
Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, a pioneer of precision medicine, explains why his field is the true future of cancer care.
There are a number of prostate cancer treatments to consider. Here’s what to think about before you make a decision.
Men with prostate cancer face a difficult and often confusing decision among many available options, which range from active surveillance, surgery, or various types of radiation therapy. How should each patient make this decision?
Clinical trials are safer and more important than ever. Here’s why you should consider participating.
One in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime but the disease doesn’t just affect guys. The whole family is impacted.
Hall of Fame defensive back and prostate cancer survivor Michael Haynes tackles the challenges surrounding cancer awareness.
Do cranberries really prevent UTIs? Is it true that black men are more likely to get prostate cancer? Community urologist at West Shore Urology Dr. Brian Stork answers your burning questions about urological health.
Prostate brachytherapy is one of the most effective treatment options for prostate cancer.
On average, it takes 29 days for a cancer patient to begin treatment. The clock starts at diagnosis but getting prompt care is essential.
No one wants to hear that they have been diagnosed with cancer. However, in the United States, one in two men and one in three women will develop an invasive cancer in their lifetime.
The Silva fought through some of the hardest years of their lives as a family — and emerged to raise awareness about male breast cancer.
A doctor looks at the example one hospital is setting when it comes to advanced breast cancer care — a type of care that hinges on doctor-patient communication.
Oncology specialist Jennie R. Crews, MD, MMM, FACP, boasts nearly three decades of medical experience and is now the medical director of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Network.
This year, an estimated 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. That’s according to the National Cancer Institute, which says by 2030, there will be 23.6 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year.
When the Oscar-winning actress was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she felt pressure to stay silent. Now she's speaking out in the hope that women everywhere can stay healthy.
We sat down with radiation oncology specialist Jadranka Dragovic, M.D. of Henry Ford Cottage and Susan Burke, president of the Association of Pediatric Hematology Nurses, to discuss the promise and challenges of radiation therapy.
New research highlights why we need cancer immunotherapy and how to make it work for more patients.
Is breast cancer a laughing matter? One woman shares why she couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected, bizarre and hilarious experiences she had through a mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstruction surgery.
When a child is diagnosed with the blood cancer, leukemia, every aspect of the family is impacted.
A breast cancer diagnosis is not the same at every age.
In a world where everyone from congress to special interest groups has something to say about women’s health issues, it is more important than ever for women to be educated, speak up, and be their own best advocates.
I know it can be hard to find time for yourself during the day-to-day of family and work. But when it comes to cancer prevention, taking just a little me-time can make a large difference.
This is the story of a boy who’d run out of options, and the childhood cancer research that saved his life.
NFL defensive tackle Devon Still recalls the harrowing process of learning your child has cancer.
The biology of cancer is different from person to person, tumor to tumor, so a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Instead, we are working toward precision medicine in cancer.
To lose a loved one to cancer is a devastating experience. For terminally ill cases, friends and family find solace in maximizing the comfort and dignity of the patient.
As cancer research advances, and more effective diagnostics and treatments are developed, we are seeing more patients live longer, which has a number of implications.
A recent estimate finds that 47 percent of cancer patients live with a high degree of financial distress.
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Many believe that with the right education and supportive public policies, personalized medicine is the future of cancer care. Here are a few reasons why.
As new answers continue to rise to the surface for cancer patients, some questions will always be top-of-mind and important to consider during the course of treatment.
The cancer process compromises a patient’s immune system. But in combating several mechanisms by which this occurs, researches may halt the cancer process itself.
Media headlines have been full of buzz about the promise of a revolutionary new approach to cancer treatment called immunotherapy. But what is it?
There have been great developments in cancer care throughout the past few decades, and new discoveries suggest that patients have more reason than ever to be hopeful.
In the U.S., life expectancy nearly doubled during the 20th century, due in large measure to biomedical research. Now, bold new research promises to revolutionize disease prevention and treatment in the 21st century and beyond.
The widely celebrated E! News anchor and celebrity survivor opens up about life after treatment and lends advice to women of every age.
At less than two years of age, her son was diagnosed with a rare cancer. One mother shares what she learned and how she stayed strong for the road to recovery.
Immunotherapy is a game-changing new approach to cancer treatment that’s bringing new hope to cure childhood cancers.
Epigenetics is one of the approaches revolutionizing the development of new cancer therapies. A new treatment being studied is emerging as a hopeful option for patients with blood cancers with few current alternatives.
No one works closer with cancer patients than nurses, and many are using their hands-on clinical expertise to take research and treatment to the next level.
Cancer care is growing by leaps and bounds to make patients’ lives easier. Here’s how new immunotherapy drugs helped one man regain a quality of life he thought he’d lost.
A full-genome study is giving cancer specialists a better knowledge of their enemy and will lay the foundation for experimental treatments and breakthrough discoveries.
The beloved singer-songwriter reflects on her cancer journey and ongoing efforts to end the disease once and for all.
We can’t talk about women’s health without talking about cancer in women. The death rates are staggering, and we must find a solution.
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T therapy may present a game-changer in terms of cancer treatment — and in terms of patient hope.
Though melanoma is one of the most dangerous cancers, next-generation therapies are making treatment more effective and offering hope.
Giuliana Rancic shares her experience and lessons learned from struggling with and overcoming breast cancer.
You eat right and stay active, but are you focusing on eye health? The president of the American Optometric Association has some simple steps to help.
The field of immuno-oncology has revolutionized cancer care for many cancers over the past decade and continues to yield new, exciting results for patients.
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for cancer, and not all cancer should be treated the same way, or by the same kind of doctor.
In an exclusive interview, Jesse Palmer shares what inspired him to become an advocate for the thousands of children in America facing a cancer diagnosis.
Immunotherapies have the potential to change the way cancer is treated. Here’s what you need to know.
Broad cancer treatments that end up killing healthy cells have long been a challenge, but advanced diagnostics are opening new doors for precision therapies.
Recent technological advances have changed the world of oncology, and the stage is set for some massive breakthroughs in the coming years.
New technology offers groundbreaking research and precision treatments that may change the way we think about cancer.
Forming a cancer battle plan for you or a loved one? Here’s a layman’s guide to the latest treatments and how to get involved.
Thousands of nurses are showing their commitment to the field and their patients by becoming oncology certified nurses.
One in 285 children will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they turn 20. The key to finding better treatments and cures? Increasing research.
While cancer survival rates are going up, there are still too many deaths each year. Regular screenings could help prevent unneeded death from cancer.
Today’s cancer patients are being treated with hyper-focused medicine that helps target their specific cells, and it’s helping more patients live longer.
As a runner and childhood cancer survivor, Georgia Cleland knows what it takes to stay in the game.
A new scientific breakthrough, which targets individual cancer cells, is making it possible for cancer patients with specialized cancer to go into remission.
Two healthcare providers give advice to newly diagnosed patients and discuss their excitement about clinical trials.
Personalized medicine, tailored to each patient’s needs, is making cancer treatment more effective.
Twenty-three-year-old Brianna Bossotti knows no one lives forever, but after a battle against cancer she won in 2017, she knows how important it is to fight for that life.
Pediatric oncology is a dynamic, challenging field. Nurses balance treatment with the utmost care for the smallest patients.
Quality cancer care can greatly impact a patient’s lifetime health. Unfortunately, low-income and minority communities have more difficulty getting access to good health care.
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. Thoughts like “Will I die?” or “How do I tell my family?” can consume your head. But you are not alone.
It’s widely known that sharing is caring is a golden rule, but when it comes to children’s cancer, researchers are finding that sharing may be curing.
At every stage of the cancer continuum — diagnosis, treatment and survivorship — a cancer care plan can be integral to the patient’s physical and emotional well-being.
Radiation can be an intimidating treatment. Luckily, there are resources and oncologists available to answer questions and put you at ease.
