What’s the difference? Deciphering the alphabet soup of imaging tests Imaging tests are critical in a patient’s cancer journey, from the initial diagnosis down to the progress of treatment, patients may go through a variety of tests, but what do they all mean? Just as each patient’s cancer is unique, not all imaging tests are […]
cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of americaClinical trials are critical to the advancements we’ve seen in the treatment of cancer thus far, yet more needs to be done. Despite their importance, fewer than five percent of cancer patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Learn about the common reasons patients may not participate in clinical trials and why some trials may not […]
cancer research, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, clinical trialThe average caregiver provides about 32 hours a week, caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis. It’s no wonder why caregivers rarely spend time on self-care. Yet, self-care is so essential in replenishing our ability to help others. Here are our favorite easy but helpful tips for caregivers. Self-care is not selfish, so […]
caregiver, mindfulness, self-careAdvancements in cancer care have continued to aid doctors in fighting the disease. But, for pancreatic cancer, doctors and researchers are still working to determine how its cells are so evasive and resilient. For many pancreatic cancer patients, their diagnoses are found in late stages. Promising research uses tiny cellular bubbles called exosomes may be […]
Vaping has become increasingly popular in the United States, and along with it, lung diseases linked to the use of e-cigarettes. Many of those being directly affected are teens and young adults. Hundreds of Americans across the U.S. have been sickened by the disease in recent weeks. Recently, a lot of questions have come up […]
In California, the warmer weather makes it difficult to tell when we are in the cold and flu season. However, by the time October rolls in, it’s definitely cold season. There are simple precautions we can take to stave off the cold and stay well. Here are our five favorite cold season reminders: Stock up […]
cold season, self-care, tipsWhen mother and daughter have breast cancer, BRCA genes are not always the cause When a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the first thoughts may be “is it genetic?”. Passing down a gene that may impact a patient’s loved one in the future is a common fear – but when multiple generations […]
Identifying biomarkers gives doctors known targets to treat many cancers A biomarker is any measurable indicator of a person’s health, like blood pressure or blood sugar. When it comes to cancer, it’s a little more complex. Biomarkers can be found in blood, urine or stool tests and play multiple roles in cancer treatment, including diagnostic, […]
Stress may be bad for more than your state of mind. It turns out – chronic stress may cause inflammation, potentially increasing the risk of several health problems, including cancer. For those already battling the disease, chronic inflammation may lead to cancer metastasis. Learn more about inflammation and […]
Good bacteria versus bad bacteria – we know there’s a balance needed for good health, but how do you maintain that healthy balance? For everyone, maintaining a normal bacterial balance is key for prevention of infections or diseases, including cancer. But, for cancer patients maintaining that balance may be even more crucial. You’ve likely heard […]
