36 Posts
July 20, 2021
Why do sleeping cancer cells awaken?When cancer recurs in patients who were told after treatment they have no evidence of disease, it’s often because dormant, cancer cells have been awakened.
March 30, 2021
Dr. Markman: It’s time to rethink 4 unique cancer termsMaurie Markman, MD suggests rethinking the use of four common terms used in the cancer care community.
October 20, 2020
Actor’s lymphoma revelation raises more questions than it answersActor Jeff Bridges announced on Twitter that he has been diagnosed with the lymphoma.
September 9, 2020
Cancer: A lasting legacy of the Sept. 11 attacksThe impact of the 9/11 attacks are still being felt by first responders, many of whom have been diagnosed with cancer.
August 31, 2020
Actor’s death from colorectal cancer a wake-up call for young adultsThe recent death of a popular Hollywood celebrity has put a new face on a disturbing trend in colorectal cancer.
July 20, 2020
5 things we can learn about cancer from Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's cancer battles were well documented. She died of metastatic pancreatic cancer in September.
March 9, 2020
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgeryThe $17 billion 3D printing industry can bring to life almost anything we imagine, from machine parts to clothing. Dr. Daniel Liu says researchers are now applying this technology to advance medicine and surgery.
May 29, 2019
Lighting up cancer cells to improve surgical accuracyTo help improve surgical accuracy, researchers are testing dyes that make cancer cells light up so surgeons can find them more easily, while also allowing them to spare healthy tissue.
June 20, 2018
Dangerous drug interactions: Common medicines to avoid while undergoing oral chemotherapyCancer patients on certain oral chemotherapy drugs should be cautious about what other medications they’re taking. Learn which common medications to avoid during treatment.
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