Me, Myself and Medicine
Dr. Nita Lee, an OB-GYN at the University of Chicago, says the COVID-19 pandemic allowed her team to embrace a more patient-forward approach to tackling cancer.
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Innovations & Research (10 posts found)
#FighterFriday: Sanda Cohen
November is Lung Cancer Prevention Month and we interviewed Sandra Cohen, a stage IV lung cancer warrior with a new lease on life.
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Closing the Gap
HPV-related cancer types could be eradicated in the near future if all children receive a vaccine. So why are many young boys not getting the shot?
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A Single Sample
The future of detection for 50 types of cancer may be found in a just few drops of blood.
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Buying Better Time
Dr. Jessica Donington, the chief of thoracic surgery at the University of Chicago, wants to keep mesothelioma patients living not just longer, but better, too.
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Finding the Right Words
To optimize cancer management, professionals say medical teams should use consistent testing terminology, improve communication, and encourage shared decision making between patients and medical personnel.
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Germany: The New Frontier in Fighting Cancer
After their remarkable efforts in reducing the impact of the novel coronavirus, Germany is positioned to become a leader of the medical tourism industry in a post-pandemic world.
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Treating the Untreatable
After years of use, chemotherapy is finally becoming more personalized thanks to ongoing research in precision medicine at the Nagourney Cancer Institute.
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The Future of Mesothelioma is Optune Lua
Optune Lua may be an effective treatment option for patients with inoperable malignant pleural mesothelioma combined with dual-drug chemotherapy.
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Treating with Kid Gloves
Childhood cancer research lags far behind research into adult treatments, but the risk of negative health effects later in life demands these cancers get the same support—and federal dollars.
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