What Is Chemotherapy?
Many people hear the word “Chemotherapy” and are immediately intimidated. Receiving a cancer diagnosis for many is hard, and sometimes patients who don’t completely understand how chemotherapy affects the body may be scared about the treatment that follows. It is important to be as educated as possible when it comes to your cancer and treatment […]
The 411 On Biological Therapy
Biological therapy is a type of cancer treatment that focuses on using the patient’s immune system to kill cancer cells. It is currently only available in clinical trials and is an active area of cancer research. Also called biological response modifier therapy, bio-therapy and BRM therapy, advances in medicine are allowing researchers to fight cancer […]
University Cancer Centers Recipes And Tips For Cancer Prevention
Nutrition is important, and no one knows that better than the staff and doctors at University Cancer Centers. The University Cancer Centers blog offers patients a variety of cancer preventative recipes that are heart healthy, nutritious, and in many ways a great way to prevent cancer. Unfortunately, in some cases, cancer can’t be prevented, but […]
Choosing A Surgery, Chemotherapy And Radiation Therapy Cancer Treatments
Thanks to innovation in medicine there are a variety of different treatment options available to those who are fighting cancer. These cancer treatment options are designed to work with the needs of the patient and the type of cancer. Finding a treatment that is right for you is easy when you have a team like […]
A Second Opinion Could Make All The Difference
A cancer diagnosis can alter your life in more ways than one. The emotion that a patient goes through when receiving the initial diagnosis may be overwhelming, but there is good news. Exploring different options and getting a second opinion can help patients and their loved ones make more informed decisions, decide on cancer treatment […]