February 15, 2011 · Cancer Treatment
Scientists may not have found a cure for cancer yet, but these five drugs could be the next best things: Denosumab Denosumab—a human monoclonal antibody developed by Amgen—targets RANKL, a protein essential…
February 15, 2011 · Breast Cancer
In September, Congress declared the last week of the month as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week. The resolution was sponsored by Representative—and breast cancer survivor—Debbie Wasserman…
February 15, 2011 · Cancer Community
Cancer is many things. For Mark Young , 25, it was a dream changer. Young was a college student living a charmed life. Tall, handsome, witty and talented, Young had countless friends and was the oldest son in a close…
February 15, 2011 · Cancer Community
Losing a mother is always a traumatic event. When Omar Sneed, 22, and Sienna Sneed, 23, lost their mother, Ernestine, to Acute Myelogenous Leukemia earlier this year they were, as would be expected, overcome with grief…
February 8, 2011 · Alternative Therapies
The period following a diagnosis of cancer can be a devastating, stressful time for the patient. Immediately following the diagnosis, the patient will meet with his/her oncologist to discuss treatment options.…
January 7, 2011 · Cancer Community
The day a person is diagnosed with cancer is one of the most difficult days of his or her life. While the Internet holds an endless supply of cancer related information, genuine emotional support can be hard to…
November 9, 2010 · Cancer Community
November is well-known as American Diabetes Month and the month of Thanksgiving. It's also Aviation Month, Vegan Awareness Month, Stamp Collecting Month, Novel Writing Month, and Peanut Butter Lover's…
November 9, 2010 · Cancer Community
In the last two decades, breast cancer screening with mammography exams has reduced the number of deaths from the disease by one-third. Still, there has recently been confusion over when women should begin screening…
November 3, 2010 · Events & Fundraising
“Brightest Star” is currently this year’s official campaign song for the Susan G. Komen Foundation For the Cure . When you download this song from Itunes , you will be helping fund the cure for breast…
October 19, 2010 · inspiration
Though we are nearing the end of October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month , there are still many women that will be given the hard news of breast cancer this year. Although breast cancer has many risk factors…
October 9, 2010 · Breast Cancer
There’s no doubt that social media has been on the upswing these days. Social media enables millions worldwide to connect with each other and share their lives with one another. Following closely along with the…
October 3, 2010 · Cancer Community
It’s finally October! Here at Know Cancer, it’s a time of year that gives us great pleasure to be able to help bring awareness to the most common type of cancer in women – breast cancer . Public…