September 7, 2018
Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic cancers. The disease is called the “silent killer” because its symptoms are often attributed to other conditions affecting women and so the majority of cases are caught too late, when the disease has advanced... read more
August 30, 2018
You might think you’re doomed to get cancer because one of your parents had it. Or that steering clear of deli meats or wearing natural deodorant will keep you healthy. Are those things really true, though?
Many of us have misunderstandings about what does... read more
August 17, 2018
Finding a lump in your breast can be frightening. For most women, discovering an unusual growth or mass immediately brings worries of breast cancer.
But here’s the first thing you should know about breast lumps: They aren’t unusual. “Palpable lumps, or... read more
August 10, 2018
With so many options of where to go for breast care, it can be difficult to decide which medical center is right for you. NAPBC accreditation is one factor patients can use to help inform their decision.
The National Accreditation Program for Breast... read more
August 10, 2018
Taking care of a loved one who is ill with a disease like cancer is a rewarding, but also challenging, job. Caregivers frequently have complex feelings about the situation.
Being a caregiver doesn’t automatically make someone a saint. And caregivers can... read more
August 10, 2018
Q. What is Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy?
A. CAR T-cell therapy is just one kind of immunotherapy. In CAR T-cell therapy, immune cells known as T cells are extracted from a patient’s blood. They are then genetically altered to recognize... read more