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The presence of environmental toxins, such as carcinogens, creates a higher risk for cancer than previously thought, according to a recent report from a presidential cancer panel. In an unrelated 2009 review performed by the American Cancer Society, it was reported that environmental pollutants cause no more than five percent of all cases of cancer. [...]
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) joined forces in 2007 to form the Cancer Biomakers Collaboration. According to a recent report filed by the AACR in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, this collaboration seeks “to modernize the drug development process by incorporating new techniques [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that has been linked to the inhalation of asbestos. While each case of mesothelioma is unique, the general prognosis for the illness is poor. However, the ultimate outlook for a patient will vary depending on the type of mesothelioma he or she has been diagnosed with, as well as [...]
Reported satisfaction of medical care for cancer patients improves when a diagnosis is provided in person and in a personal setting, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Institutes for Heath (NIH). The survey also suggests that patient satisfaction improves when the doctor takes substantial time to discuss the diagnosis, as well as [...]
Cancer Advocacy – Helping Yourself and Others Cancer advocacy is an activity that can positively affect both your own experience with cancer and the cancer experiences of others. Whether you have already gone through treatment or are just getting started, taking the time to become a cancer advocate can be rewarding on many levels. Learn [...]
It is not uncommon for cancer patients to travel out of town in order to receive cancer treatment. For example, those living in a rural setting may need to travel to a larger city in order to find specialized cancer treatment facilities. Receiving treatment for rare forms of cancer or seeking out a treatment method [...]