Research is Our Hope and Our Future
Cancer research is vital for progress against the disease, yet proposed funding cuts could hinder advancements in treatments.
Review of “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande
‘Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End’ speaks to much of what my family went through when it became clear that our parents would not be able to continue to manage on their own.
Choosing Complementary Therapies for Breast Cancer
A recent study examined the evidence from clinical trials on complementary therapies that are used by breast cancer patients to manage symptoms and side effects of treatment.
Cancer Risk and “Bad Luck”
A recent study claims that most cancer cases are mainly the result of “bad luck”. Is it really time to reconsider our understanding of cancer and its causes?
10 Things We Learned About Progress Against Cancer in 2014
Taking a look back at major stories about developments in cancer research in 2014.
San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2014: Where Is Research Headed?
The 2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium featured new approaches, including immune system therapies, that could eventually have a big impact on the way breast cancer is treated.
Top Cancer Research Stories: Fall 2014
Here are a few of the recent stories about cancer research that seemed to have the greatest potential impact, as least from my perspective, and that I know I’ll want to follow as they develop further.
Breast Cancer “Standard of Care”: Standard for All?
Breast cancer mortality for the U.S. population as a whole has declined less that might have been expected over the last twenty years given the emphasis on screening, but looking deeper reveals an even more disturbing story.
Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Look at the Critical Need for Focused Research
Focus on the treatment needs of patients with metastatic breast cancer is a critical research priority.
Breast Cancer “Awareness”: What is the Message?
Breast cancer screening has become widespread, but misperceptions about the disease are also common. True awareness, the kind that will lead to action to save lives, needs to start with facts like these.
Breast Cancer: Where Are We After Twenty Years?
Today, just like twenty years ago, we continue to hear about promising new research but we still know little about the causes of breast cancer, and mortality from the disease remains high.
After 20 Years 