Twenty-One Years Ago Today
I hate April 25. It’s the day my mother died of breast cancer, 21 years ago. I don’t think anyone is really ever prepared to… Read More »Twenty-One Years Ago Today
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7 Surprising Ways to Manage Chemo Side Effects
Chemotherapy, designed to kill fast-growing cancer cells, can also affect healthy cells – in fact damaged healthy cells cause side effects during your chemo. Here… Read More »7 Surprising Ways to Manage Chemo Side Effects
Caring for the Caregiver
Speaking at a breast cancer caregiver support group recently, I listened closely as they joked with one another about remaining in the “doghouse“ during the entirety… Read More »Caring for the Caregiver
Video Pick of the Week
I recently visited Dr. Elias Zambidis' lab to discuss his research on turning blood cells into heart cells. They pioneered a method that uses plasmids… Read More »Video Pick of the Week
Kimmel Quotables
Who are the heroes in your life? The Daily Record chose Laurie Bryant, R.N. as their Health Care Hero. Sharon Krumm, our director of nursing… Read More »Kimmel Quotables
Cancer Research News – March
Dr. Bill Nelson discusses environmental exposures, tailoring specific treatment and cancer risks among us. Listen to these topics discussed in the most recent Cancer News… Read More »Cancer Research News – March
Reporting from the Front Lines of Cancer
War correspondent Leroy Sievers had seen his share of gruesome battles and war-torn lands, but this strong, tall, affable guy would be taken down not by… Read More »Reporting from the Front Lines of Cancer
Report: Cancer Deaths Decline
The National Cancer Institute's latest report says that cancer deaths between 2003 and 2007 declined, continuing a trend that started two decades ago. The report… Read More »Report: Cancer Deaths Decline
5 Ways Social Workers Can Support You
Do you know your social worker? You should. We’ve listed 5 ways that social workers can help cancer survivors. Elisabeth Tamasi, clinical social worker at… Read More »5 Ways Social Workers Can Support You
What’s Your Colon Cancer IQ?
March is colon cancer awareness month. How much do you know about protecting yourself against colon cancer? As Dr. Luis Diaz of the Kimmel Cancer… Read More »What’s Your Colon Cancer IQ?