Part 4: Why I Walk
Everyone has their own reason. For some, they feel grateful for how far they have come or to remember those they have lost. For others,… Read More »Part 4: Why I Walk
Miles for Melanoma
There's something about exercising that helps cancer survivors take back some control of their bodies. Kevin Stenstrom was a marathon runner and a Naval Flight… Read More »Miles for Melanoma
Formerly “Ask a Nurse Practitioner about Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms, Problems, and Concerns”
This web page was part of a research study to assess the effectiveness of online support, nurse practitioner Marian Grant, who answered questions on symptoms,… Read More »Formerly “Ask a Nurse Practitioner about Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms, Problems, and Concerns”
Part 3: Bonds that Bring Us Closer
My fellow team member Julie Thomas raised $13,760 this year alone, in her eleventh Avon Walk. Julie’s been raising money for breast cancer for almost… Read More »Part 3: Bonds that Bring Us Closer
5 Ways to Beat Fatigue During Chemotherapy
Fatigue during cancer treatment can be tough to manage. While ranging from mild to extreme, for some there’s no tired like “chemo tired.” Many patients… Read More »5 Ways to Beat Fatigue During Chemotherapy
Amy’s Diary
As oncologists, we encourage our patients to seek support wherever they can find it - family, friends, religious organizations, community groups... In the last decade… Read More »Amy’s Diary
Part 2: Walk the Talk
It’s not every day that you commit to walking 40 miles in the heat and rain, but on April 30 of this year, I walked… Read More »Part 2: Walk the Talk
Lung Cancer: Still the Top Cancer Killer
Recent news of the full results of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) published in the New England Journal of Medicine underscores the heavy toll… Read More »Lung Cancer: Still the Top Cancer Killer
Avastin: Good Drug, Bad Decision?
Recent news that the FDA will not approve the use of the drug Avastin for breast cancer has many patients who have benefitted questioning why. … Read More »Avastin: Good Drug, Bad Decision?
Top Cancer News
This month, in Dr. Bill Nelson's Cancer News Review podcast, you'll hear about cell phone hazards, breast and prostate cancer prevention drugs, and screening for… Read More »Top Cancer News