For most people who get them, tattoos are a form of self-expression. But for some breast cancer survivors, a tattoo can have an entirely different purpose: It can help them love the look of their reconstructed breast after a mastectomy. Often the last step ...

 Marie Danielle Ralff MD/PhD candidateLewis Katz School of MedicineWafik El-Deiry’s [email protected] BiographyAs a child, I loved the Franklin Institute. In fact, I loved it so much that for three years in a row my parents held...

 No two patients are the same when it comes to colorectal cancer care. And with so many available therapies, it is crucial for oncologists to gather all available information about their patient in order to make the best treatment recommendations. That...

Updated June 19, 2020Did you know that it is possible to live without a stomach? It’s a daily reality for some stomach cancer, survivors. If you’ve been diagnosed with stomach or gastric cancer and need gastrectomy surgery, here’s how to stay healthy in sur...

Updated: February 25, 2020If you’ve just received a lung cancer diagnosis, you almost certainly feel frightened—and you may have a sense of urgency about starting treatment. But typically there is time for something that could be invaluable: a second opinio...

 When a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer, a normal first reaction is to want to jump in and help by “doing” something - anything. In the first few days and weeks, your loved might need time to process their diagnosis. They may be unsure...