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Author, journalist and lecturer Letty Cottin PogrebinHow to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, an invaluable guidebook for anyone with a close friend or family member who has been diagnosed with a serious illness. During her own bout with …

Cancer cells and other diseased tissues have an altered metabolism that leaves a chemical “footprint” in the air exhaled by patients. New technology is allowing doctors to take advantage of this chemical “breath-print” in order to screen for cancer and …

There is a growing body of convincing evidence that alcohol consumption increases the risk of many types of cancer, such as colorectal, breast, larynx, liver, esophageal, mouth and throat. Most of the data comes from studies that focused on the …

A few weeks ago I received a call from a fashion stylist friend of mine who was in a panic about the strange darkening of skin that appeared suddenly across her cheeks after her Carribean vacation.  She is never without …

People caring for loved ones with cancer face a unique set of challenges that can take a physical, emotional and financial toll. Here’s a checklist to help you stay upbeat, healthy and organized while performing your selfless duties: 1. Maintain …

African-American women have a lower survival rate from breast cancer and tend to have less treatable types of the disease than their white and Latina counterparts, according to information presented at the 2013 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting …

A new generation of cancer drugs has been showing promise for patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to a report published in Chemotherapy Advisor.  PI3 kinase inhibitor GDC-0032, which sounds like something from a futuristic movie, will soon be part of …

During the days leading up to childbirth, moms-to-be experience excitement and anticipation, and are busy with all the preparations necessary to welcome the new member of the family. Now the birth is over, and you’re home with your bundle of …

There’s nothing that upsets me more than having to pass a gaggle of smokers outside the hospital as I leave work after a long shift of caring for cancer patients. As I hold my breath to avoid the second-hand smoke, …

In medicine, we are constantly weighing the benefits of treatments against their risks.  New medications and technologies come along that promise to save lives, but before the physician can implement them, the FDA must approve of the new drug or …