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• Understanding Hormonal Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer

  January 17, 2020
  Dr. Echt highlights the various hormonal therapies used in treating metastatic breast cancer. Decatur, TX – January 17, 2020 – Treatment for metastatic breast cancer is administered to ensure a patient can survive longer with the disease, experiences fewer side effects, and enjoys a quality life. Currently, there is no possible cure for metastatic breast cancer. Treatments given depend on...read more

• An Artificial Intelligence to Identify Who Can Benefit from Lung cancer Immunotherapy

  Lung cancer is often aggressive, making it difficult to detect while in the early stages. It does not present any noticeable symptoms, either. Targeted therapy is the best option that will ensure positive outcomes for patients with this disease. However, before administering immunotherapy, doctors need to determine which patients can benefit from this option. For favorable outcomes for lung cancer...read more

• High Fat Diet May Elevate Colon Cancer Risks

  January 14, 2020
  Colorectal cancer is widespread in people across the world. The colon is an organ that plays a significant role in the body's digestive system. It helps to process and supply nutrients to the body. Colorectal cancer symptoms may go unnoticed in early stages; that is why it is recommended for people to start screening at the age of 50...read more

• Why the Risk of Colorectal Cancer is High among Millennials

  December 25, 2019
  A study has observed that many young people born in the 1990s are developing colorectal cancer at alarming rates. Furthermore, millennials are likely to develop the disease twice as much compared to the young adults born in the 1950s. As for older generations, it was found that colorectal cancer incidents have dropped tremendously.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention...read more

• Making Patients Understand Comprehensive Cancer Care in Simple Terms

  December 15, 2019
  According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, many cancer survivors have difficulty understanding terminologies related to their disease. Most patients are left hanging when clinicians use esoteric language while treating them. Since their main concern is their health, they need to have a mutual patient-physician relationship by understanding and participating in their treatment process. Speaking the same language will...read more

• 7 Ways to Cope with Chemotherapy

  November 25, 2019
  Chemotherapy comes with side effects, mostly bad. But there are ways you can reduce this side effects with these helpful tips. Listen to your body Your body before and after chemotherapy is different. You may experience the following symptoms after chemotherapy: Nausea and vomiting Fatigue Hair loss Skin changes, such as dryness or swelling Loss of appetite Weakened immune system The best treatment can be prescribed if you...read more

• Technology and Cancer Treatment

  November 20, 2019
  New cases of cancer are estimated to be about over 1 million with close to 48,000 diagnoses every day. This is an alarming number, although the study is generally focused on all types of cancer instead of one. Cancer treatment has evolved throughout the years with a lot of investment in research and technology. The medical field is determined to...read more

• Why Colorectal Cancer Cases Are High In Young Adults

  October 26, 2019
  New data from the National Cancer Institute shows that colorectal cancer cases are getting more prevalent in young adults today. Experts think it’s due to the modern sugary diet, sedentary lifestyles or gut microbiome changes. But these are just speculations. The causes of this rise are not clear yet. Digestive issues, feeling bloated, low energy levels, rectal bleeding, feeling nauseous...read more

• How Sugar Controls the Cancer-Causing NRF2 Protein

  October 16, 2019
  A study has identified the fact that sugar can regulate cancer-causing protein and help in developing a new treatment strategy. Gene mutations can cause many cancers. Among the mutated genes in cancer is the NRF2, which leads to lung, bladder, esophageal, head and neck and liver cancers. NRF2 helps to protect cells from reactive oxygen species, which are dangerous...read more

• New Study Shows That Moderate Exercise Can Enhance Survival in Colorectal Cancer

  September 24, 2019
  Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute carried out research to show how low-intensity exercises affect survivability among cancer patients. Published in the Journal of Oncology, the study shows that even low-intensity exercises like walking for at least four hours a week could lead to almost 20% reduction in the progression of cancer or death. Metastatic colorectal cancer patients who exercised moderately while...read more