May 2009

Research Funded by the National Cancer Institute to Increase By One-Third

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After several years of stagnating research funds, President Obama’s stimulus package has resulted in an influx of cancer research resources. Of the $10.4 billion approved for the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will receive $1.3 billion dollars from now through 2010. As a result of this critical funding, Dr. John Niederhuber […]

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Can Acupuncture Wrist Bands Quell Chemotherapy-Related Nausea

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Nausea is an adverse side effect that afflicts more than 75 percent of all cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy. Along with vomiting, this nausea can severely impact a patient’s daily quality of life by hindering the ability to eat and feel healthy. In many cases, doctors may recommend medications as a way to minimize

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