I wish u knew… Healthcare Affordability Act
Posted November 8th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Vapiwala discusses the Affordable Care Act and access to healthcare.
Why Aren’t They Doing More?
Posted November 7th, 2012
Bob Riter
I sometimes get asked various versions of this question: “My father has advanced cancer, but they don’t seem to be treating him very aggressively. Why aren’t they doing surgery to remove the metastases in his lungs and liver?”
I wish u knew… Knowledge is Power
Posted November 5th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Knowledge is power. Learning as much as you can about your cancer diagnosis gives you the tools you need to make treatment decisions.
Contrasts
Posted November 2nd, 2012
Rodney Warner, JD
About three hundred miles to the northeast, my sister was being prepped for brain surgery. She was in a Boston hospital…
What is the Future of Graduate Oncology Nursing Education?
Posted October 31st, 2012
Genevieve Hollis, MSN, CRNP, AOCN
Over the past few years, graduate oncology specific nursing education across the county has undergone some dramatic and controversial changes.
Grain of Salt
Posted October 30th, 2012
Donna-Lee Lista
Who does all the research about what foods you should and shouldn’t eat to avoid cancer? I’ve often questioned how accurate all this nonsense is.
I wish u knew… Genomics & Cancer
Posted October 29th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Rustgi discusses genomics and cancer and translating laboratory research into clinical practice.
I wish u knew… HPV is now one of the main risk factors for head & neck cancers
Posted October 25th, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
Dr. Lin discusses head and neck cancer treatment, the potential side effects and the importance of being prepared and treated for them.
Rearview Mirror
Posted October 23rd, 2012
Donna-Lee Lista
When I see all that has transpired in the last few years regarding lung cancer research I can’t help but hope that maybe all the work the advocates are doing has something to do with it.
I wish u knew… providing care at the end of life is a privilege
Posted October 22nd, 2012
Timothy J. Hampshire
As an oncologist, Dr. Giantonio provides care for many patients at the end of life, which he describes as a privilege and rewarding.