Tag: cancer

What is the Value of Hope in Cancer Care?

 We have all heard about cancer treatments that cost $100,000 or more,…

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The Uncertainty of Breast Surgery

In a few days my cousin will have breast surgery. She doesn’t…

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Riding the Road to Recovery – benefits of exercise during cancer treatment

   I was intrigued when David contacted me about a guest post…

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The Intelligence of Stupid Cancer

One of my favorite Yiddish words is Chutzpah. It literally means gumption.…

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This Week in Washington

The Beltway is abuzz this week -- and not just due to…

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Doctor as Patient

Dr. Schellhammer Dr. SchellhammerThe other day I interviewed Dr. Paul Schellhammer, a…

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The Use of Aspirin in Cancer and Heart Disease

There is a fascinating review by Cancer Research UK of the new…

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How Information Can Help Conquer Fear

I spent one day last week at MD Anderson Cancer Center in…

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Rapid Increase in HPV-Caused Oral Cancer Suggests Need to Vaccinate Boys As Well As Girls

EXCLUSIVE POST - Not many years ago it was assumed that most…

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A Look at Oncology Medication Management

Each day, in the U.S. alone, over 4000 more people are diagnosed…

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