What Every Lung Cancer Patient Needs to Know
It’s lung cancer awareness month. “Many times patients come to us and they’ve been told they don’t have hope. We always have hope,” says Peggy… Read More »What Every Lung Cancer Patient Needs to Know
Pediatric Oncology Patients Become Space Explorers
Kimmel Cancer Center pediatric cancer patients had an out-of-this-world experience complements of the Space Suit EXPLORATION Project and Projekt Postcard. Patients chatted with astronaut Nicole… Read More »Pediatric Oncology Patients Become Space Explorers
Stand Up To Cancer Catalyst® Launches 10 Clinical Trial Projects
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers and clinicians are among the leaders of one of the 10 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) Catalyst® clinical trial… Read More »Stand Up To Cancer Catalyst® Launches 10 Clinical Trial Projects
Epigenetic Drugs Reset Genes in Breast, Colon Cancers But Didn’t Shrink Tumors
--Two clinical trials suggest promise for using these medications in combination with other cancer therapies Two clinical trials using combinations of drugs meant to change… Read More »Epigenetic Drugs Reset Genes in Breast, Colon Cancers But Didn’t Shrink Tumors
Advanced Cancer Patients Should Receive Palliative Care Soon After Diagnosis, Guidelines Suggest
Patients with advanced cancer should see a dedicated palliative care team composed of a doctor, advanced practice nurse, social worker and chaplain starting early in… Read More »Advanced Cancer Patients Should Receive Palliative Care Soon After Diagnosis, Guidelines Suggest
What does palliative care during my cancer treatment do for my family caregivers?
Palliative care isn’t just for cancer patients. The palliative care team can support your family and caregivers as well as you during your cancer treatment.… Read More »What does palliative care during my cancer treatment do for my family caregivers?
Does palliative care help me with more than cancer pain?
While pain relief is important, relief of other symptoms such as nausea, fatigue and shortness of breath also may be a part of your palliative… Read More »Does palliative care help me with more than cancer pain?
When can I receive palliative care during my cancer treatment?
When you’re a cancer patient, every day matters. To ease your symptoms and stress, you may receive palliative care, if appropriate, right from the time… Read More »When can I receive palliative care during my cancer treatment?
How do I decide whether to seek palliative care as a cancer patient?
When you’re considering palliative care as part of your cancer treatment, consider these criteria for deciding whether it’s right for you. How severe is your illness?… Read More »How do I decide whether to seek palliative care as a cancer patient?
What is palliative care and what does it mean for me as a cancer patient?
According to experts at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, palliative care is “ease without curing.” Its focus is improving the quality of life for… Read More »What is palliative care and what does it mean for me as a cancer patient?