What Is Maryland’s Plan to Curb Cancer?
We've heard much about the national Cancer Moonshot led by Vice President Joe Biden aimed at galvanizing resources across the nation to speed the rate… Read More »What Is Maryland’s Plan to Curb Cancer?
How long does it take to test and see test results about lung cancer mutations?
“Molecular profiling of a tumor has really taken off over the last few years, and a few years ago, it could take several weeks for… Read More »How long does it take to test and see test results about lung cancer mutations?
National Cancer Advisory Board Accepts Blue Ribbon Panel’s Recommendations for Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Today, the Blue Ribbon Panel of advisers for Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative presented a set of 10 recommendations for research opportunities worthy… Read More »National Cancer Advisory Board Accepts Blue Ribbon Panel’s Recommendations for Cancer Moonshot Initiative
It seems that more young people in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed. Are any studies looking at this and can they help younger patients?
“I'm not aware of data to show that more young people are being diagnosed with lung cancer,” says Russell K. Hales, M.D., a radiation oncologist,… Read More »It seems that more young people in their 30s and 40s are being diagnosed. Are any studies looking at this and can they help younger patients?
Stronger Than Colon Cancer
Trina Taylor (Isaac) has felt God’s guidance throughout her journey with colorectal cancer. She had been out of work for over a year before she… Read More »Stronger Than Colon Cancer
What Kids Say About Camp
***With the end of summer, this concludes our three-part series about Camp Sunrise, a place of summer fun for pediatric oncology patients at the Johns Hopkins… Read More »What Kids Say About Camp
How do you determine what stage of cancer I have?
“Staging is a critical part of therapy,” says radiation oncologist Russell K. Hales, M.D. of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center on the Johns Hopkins… Read More »How do you determine what stage of cancer I have?
Amanda’s Camp Story
***With the end of summer, we bring you a three-part series about Camp Sunrise, a place of summer fun for pediatric oncology patients at the… Read More »Amanda’s Camp Story
Are there any long term effects or dangers from radiation for lung cancer?
“Absolutely, yes. All of our therapies, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy for lung cancer come with risks and benefits,” says radiation oncologist Russell K.… Read More »Are there any long term effects or dangers from radiation for lung cancer?
While pediatric cancer doctors heal the body, Camp Sunrise heals the soul
***With the end of summer, we bring you a three-part series about Camp Sunrise, a place of summer fun for pediatric oncology patients at the… Read More »While pediatric cancer doctors heal the body, Camp Sunrise heals the soul