Stage Zero Cancer
Here is a weird one. Stage 0 Cancer. That is “zero” as is nothing, zip, bupkis. Is Stage 0 cancer the same as no cancer at all? Must we worry about is ...
Immunity and Cancer
There is a conception that cancer occurs because of a problem with the immune system. By this theory we prevent this disease by building up our immunity and w...
Losing My Confidence
I am excited 2012 is here. Time to start over. The final weeks of 2011 were hard on my ego…taxed my confidence. With luck, the New Year will be kinder. ...
Cancer 101: MicroRNA and Cancer
Cancer is the disease of uncontrolled growth. Growth switches that should be off are turned on. Regulating genes in our cells malfunction, and malignant cell di...
MRI and Breast Health
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an exciting tool to promote breast health and fight breast cancer. MRI combines the highest quality pictures of breast t...
Final Chemotherapy
The nurse removes the IV from her arm, applies pressure. She feels a familiar twinge, and soon the nurse tapes on white gauze. Over 16 weeks 415 mg of red A...
Attack Cancer like NASCAR
I have a confession. I have a problem unique for an Oncologist north of the Mason-Dixon Line. No, I am not addicted to grits, although they are a favorite dis...
Coping with Cancer’s Wild Ride
What is the worst thing about cancer? That it can hit at any age? Its ability to strip independence? The possibility of pain? Is it simply that it can be ...
Cancer Support Community – A Rebirth
“…because no one should face cancer alone.” Can there be a more noble vision? For anyone dealing with this disease, the thought that you are not by your...
PSA, PAP, Mammogram – Confused?
Sometimes it seems as if doctors cannot make up their minds. Caffeine is bad for you…no it’s not. Alcohol is good for you…no it’s not. More carbohyd...