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.
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers is an essential part of “awareness” during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, as is advocating for appropriate levels of research funding.
Preventing Breast Cancer With A Vaccine
Researchers are developing a vaccine to prevent breast cancer in healthy women, and hope to begin clinical trials within two years.
5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Summer 2015
What’s exciting in cancer research right now? This post reviews several of the most interesting cancer research stories that have been in the news this Summer.
Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: A Look At New Research Findings
New discoveries about the role of the hormone progesterone in breast cancer could potentially lead to improved treatment options for many breast cancer patients.
The Value of Patient Navigation for Cancer Patients
The concept of patient navigation began over twenty years ago with the intent to help underserved patients obtain follow-up care after an abnormal screening result, and has expanded to include assistance across the entire continuum of cancer care and survivorship.
Blogging Challenge: 15 Random Facts About Me
I’m taking up a blogging challenge in which participants are asked to share 15 “random facts” about themselves.
Camp Lejeune, Environmental Toxins And Breast Cancer Risk
A study examining the possible link between contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune and male breast cancer could provide insights about breast cancer causes.
5 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Spring 2015
What’s exciting in cancer research right now? In this post, I’ll review several of the recent stories that seem to have the great potential impact, at least from my perspective, and that I know I’ll want to follow as they develop further.
Ken Burns’ “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies”
Ken Burns’ cancer film is a compelling story of the progress that’s been made against cancer over the last several decades, but it also makes clear the need for continuing investment in research to build on that progress.
6 Cancer Research Stories Worth Following – Winter 2015
What’s exciting in cancer research right now? In this post, I’ll review several of the recent stories that seem to have the great potential impact, at least from my perspective, and that I know I’ll want to follow as they develop further.
After 20 Years 