The larynx is a very busy organ. In many ways, it is a crucial gateway as it directs air into the lungs to breathe. It also directs food into esophagus on its way to the stomach.  This simple task is important and disruption to this function can be life ...

My patients often ask, “What is the stage of my cancer?"If they don’t ask me, I typically tell them their cancer’s stage and it’s usually on my mind. Why is the stage important?The amount of cancer in a patient’s body, and where it is located (or how far it...

In January 2012, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released its annual report to the nation, which found a continuing decrease in deaths from cancer in men, women and children since the 1990s. Cancer deaths have declined 20 percent since 1991, which ...

The adrenal glands are located in the area of the body known as the retroperitoneum, just above the kidneys. These small paired organs serve a critical function in keeping the body’s physiological balance.Approximately 5 percent of individuals har...

Michelle teaches gentle yoga, a chair-based program for cancer patients. She modifies the movements to accommodate the limitations of each participant in her class.According to the American Cancer Society, yoga is a form of non-aerobic exercise that involve...

The current gold standard therapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer consists of a combination of systemic chemotherapy and surgical resection. Radical cystoprostatectomy (removal of the bladder and prostate) in men, and anterior pelvic exenteration (remova...