Cell Phones and Cancer
This isn't a new story, nor one that has a definitive answer. Public health and other experts are still trying to sort out any link between… Read More »Cell Phones and Cancer
Top Cancer Research News: April
Dr. Bill Nelson discusses a new antibody drug for melanoma, hormone replacement therapy for women, vitamin D and the heart drug digoxin in treating prostate… Read More »Top Cancer Research News: April
9 Tips for Managing Nausea
Nausea and vomiting can occur while getting chemotherapy, right after, or many hours or days later. You’ll most likely feel better on the days you… Read More »9 Tips for Managing Nausea
What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse.
What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse. Compassion is defined as the awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve that suffering.… Read More »What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse.
Heather the Cancer Warrior
As an oncologist, I am continually astonished by the strength and determination patients bring to bear in their fight against cancer. One such patient -… Read More »Heather the Cancer Warrior
When Cancer Empathy Runs Deep
***This post is written by Judith Minkove, editor of Inside Hopkins and senior writer at Johns Hopkins Medicine. On any given day, as many as 170… Read More »When Cancer Empathy Runs Deep
Appreciating Our Nurses
I read an article about a 10-year old boy who took all the money he had saved to purchase a Super Bowl ring from a… Read More »Appreciating Our Nurses
Do’s and Don’ts for Diarrhea
Chemo can cause diarrhea because it harms your healthy cells that line the large and small bowel. It may also speed up food moving through… Read More »Do’s and Don’ts for Diarrhea
Cancer Screening Tests Everyone Should Know
Kimmel Cancer experts frequently say that “the best way to cure cancer is to prevent it from ever occurring.” Most experts agree that currently-available cancer… Read More »Cancer Screening Tests Everyone Should Know
Walkers Stay Strong on Day 2
Elissa Bantug, breast cancer survivor and blogger, is walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, D.C. This is Day 2 of updates… Read More »Walkers Stay Strong on Day 2