A Look at Cancer Drug Development with Dr. Harvey Berger
- Author: Staff
- Date: 4/26/2018
In recent years, the number of new cancer drugs on the market has risen quite rapidly, with many more in development and actively being tested in clinical trials around the globe. But drug development can take many years to see the idea of a new therapy in a lab to a tested, approved treatment on the market to hopefully extend a patient’s survival.
What to Do if You Are Exposed to Asbestos
- Author: Jackie Clark
- Date: 4/6/2018
Asbestos is too often thought of as a danger of the past. The unfortunate reality is that not only is asbestos not banned in the United States or the majority of the world, but its heavy past uses still linger in thousands of buildings and homes and put the public at risk of continued exposure.
Asbestos in Drinking Water: The Danger of Old Asbestos Pipes and Natural Disasters
- Author: Emily Walsh
- Date: 12/13/2017
Asbestos is largely viewed as a concern when airborne fibers are inhaled. Studies have shown most mesothelioma cases and other asbestos-related diseases are largely caused from inhalation of the toxic fibers. However, ingestion is another prominent concern, especially in cases of peritoneal mesothelioma.
High Cost of Asbestos Abatement Leaves Lower Income Communities at Risk
- Author: Jillian McKee
- Date: 11/17/2017
Asbestos abatement is an important aspect of preventing asbestos-related diseases. As most of the asbestos in the United States today can be found in legacy uses, especially in older buildings and homes, removing the toxin can greatly limit exposure for families living in these homes or workers in older buildings.
Staying Safe from Asbestos After Natural Disasters
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 11/9/2017
Hurricane season, which extends through the end of November, has already brought great devastation to Gulf and East Coast states, while wildfires are sending ash and toxins into the air as they blaze throughout the Western U.S. As these areas continue their road to recovery with large cleanup efforts, they may be facing other unseen dangers brought to the surface from these storms: toxins like asbestos.
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder When You Have Cancer
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 10/11/2017
While many rejoice in the change of season, watching the leaves fall and feeling the air grow colder, some Americans instead begin to feel moody and fatigued. As summer changes to fall and continues to progress to winter, some individuals may get the sense that they are in a seasonal funk or have “the winter blues,” when they may actually suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Medical Marijuana for Cancer: What to Know
- Author: Jackie Clark
- Date: 7/19/2017
Herbs and plants were the original treatments for many illnesses and injuries people faced. As such, cannabis or marijuana use dates back centuries. It popped up in Western medicine in the 19th century as a means of relieving pain, inflammation, and spasms.
Coping After Cancer: Support for Cancer Survivors
- Author: Emily Walsh
- Date: 6/7/2017
Cancer can truly change someone’s life as they knew it. From being diagnosed through treatment and survival, patients and survivors endure so much physically and mentally. Every patient experiences different effects and will find their own ways to cope as they adjust to their “new normal.”
Life After Cancer: What Survivorship Means for These Individuals
- Author: MCA Warrior Stories
- Date: 4/27/2017
The word survivor can mean many things. For those in the cancer community, survivorship is a broad spectrum of living with cancer and goes far beyond the original diagnosis. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer survivors are living longer than ever. In 2016, there were an estimated 15.5 million survivors: 67% of them were survivors of 5 or more years, and 17% had survived at least 20 years. By 2026, it is expected that there will be over 20 million cancer survivors in the U.S. alone.
Early Detection of Cancer Declines When the Economy Struggles
- Author: Emily Walsh
- Date: 3/29/2017
Ending cancer as we know it has been the main focus in recent research efforts like the Cancer Moonshot. Seeing rates of incidence decrease should be a positive sign, coinciding with new treatments and an increase in preventive measures like cancer screenings. It could even signal a decline in risky behavior, like smoking or other environmental factors.
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