58 Posts
7/10/2020 12:00 AM
Video: Decoding cancer's DNA
After examining a biopsied sample from Rhonda Bey’s tumor, doctors discovered her cancer had a genetic feature that may be responsive to immunotherapy.
6/12/2020 12:00 AM
Video: What is cancer staging?
Staging is the process of determining the size of a tumor and whether it has spread.
6/5/2020 12:00 AM
Video: The promise of precision medicine
When Christine Bray’s metastatic ovarian cancer didn’t respond to conventional treatments, her doctors tried something different.
4/24/2020 12:00 AM
Five ways mapping the human genome has changed cancer care
It’s National DNA Day—set aside to celebrate milestones that helped unlock the mysteries of DNA.
3/9/2020 12:00 AM
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgery
The $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.
3/6/2020 12:00 AM
Video: What is a clinical trial?
Clinical trials are critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of new treatments and drugs for many diseases, including cancer.
12/17/2019 12:00 AM
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstruction
The 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
12/11/2019 12:00 AM
What's the difference? Plenty when it comes to cancer
To clear up some of the confusion, the Cancer Center 360 blog developed an occasional series called, “What's the difference?,” to familiarize patients with cancer terminology and help increase their cancer IQ. Below are summaries of the series installments from the past year.
11/20/2019 12:00 AM
Busting myths: Can a diet rich in herbs and spices prevent cancer and disease?
Touting the health benefits of herbs and spices is a multibillion-dollar industry. But many health claims are, at best, inconclusive.
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