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September 20, 2012 · Cancer Treatment

Recent Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Ongoing cancer clinical trials are being conducted all over the world. As medical researchers learn more about these diseases, we inch closer and closer to developing a comprehensive cure for cancer. 2012 has been a…

September 10, 2012 · Alternative Therapies

The Importance of Cancer Clinical Trials

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, then you may want to consider taking part in a cancer clinical trial . These cancer clinical trials have proven to be a very viable option for a large number of cancer patients.…

September 7, 2012 · Cancer Community

Being There to Lend a Helping Hand

One cannot overlook the emotional toll that cancer can have on a patient and his or her family. After receiving a diagnosis, there are many emotions which can make it very difficult for the cancer patient to cope with…

August 31, 2012 · In The Media

Has Judgment been Passed Down on Lance Armstrong?

It is surely a sad time for sports fans all around the world. The legendary cyclist, Lance Armstrong , will be stripped of all seven of his Tour de France titles and hence forth banned from the sport for life. The…

August 27, 2012 · Cancer Support

Contemplating Lance Armstrong's Legacy

I had hoped this day would never come, but unfortunately it has. As Lance Armstrong started to dominate the Tour de France and allegations arose about doping, one could only wonder...what would this mean for his legacy…

August 14, 2012 · Cancer Prevention

It's Not A Tumor!! Or is it?

So, What is a Tumor? If you are a fan of the daily horoscope in the newspaper, then you probably already know that the word “cancer” was derived from the Latin word for “crab”. This seems strangely appropriate, seeing…

August 10, 2012 · Cancer Prevention

Breaking Down the Various Forms of Skin Cancer

I am sure that you are already aware that spending countless hours in the sun without any protection can greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. However, were you aware that this is the most common form of cancer in…

August 6, 2012 · Breast Cancer

The Top 5 Cancers Affecting Women

Unfortunately, the numbers show that more and more women are being diagnosed with cancer every year. The higher rates of cancer have become a major concern for medical science, but there are many factors which can…

July 24, 2012 · Breast Cancer

New Drug Approved for Breast Cancer Patients

Incredibly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug for breast cancer patients . On Friday, the FDA gave its approval for Novartis’s new breast cancer drug, which will expand the…

July 16, 2012 · Cancer Community

Know Your Options: Home Health Care and Hospices

If you of a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, it is nice to know that you have options available to you even during the toughest of times. For some patients, they may no longer need to be in the hospital,…

July 9, 2012 · Cancer Community

Benefits of Medical Imaging & Screening for Cancer Patients

The benefits from continued medical imaging and screening for cancer cannot be understated. As many people know, catching cancer at an early stage can mean the difference between life and death. With new improvements in…