Gene Patents Get Supreme Decision
Last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision on Myriad's breast cancer gene patents sparked many comments from patients, the public and scientists. Here's what several Johns… Read More »Gene Patents Get Supreme Decision
Breast Cancer
The True Value of Volunteering
***This post was written by Deb Stewart, R.N., who leads a group of Survivor Volunteers in the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. In honor of National… Read More »The True Value of Volunteering
New Breast Cancer Drug on the Horizon?
In today's news, updated data on an experimental breast cancer drug called trastuzumab emtansine, or T-DM1, shows better survival (by five months) than a standard… Read More »New Breast Cancer Drug on the Horizon?
Top Trends in Cancer Research 2011
It's been a game-changing year in cancer research. Doctors and scientists don't typically like to use those words, but here's why I think this is a… Read More »Top Trends in Cancer Research 2011
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
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
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
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
Why We Walk
Have you ever considered joining a walk/run/swim or other athletic event to benefit a cause that has special meaning to you? I never thought that… Read More »Why We Walk
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