Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Spotlight on the PrE0506/DREAM3R Clinical Trial
Posted September 23rd, 2021
OncoLink Team
Although mesothelioma typically develops in the lining surrounding the lungs—about 75% – 80% of the time—it is not actually a type of lung cancer. Instead, it is a rare cancer that may begin in the lining of different parts of the body, including the abdomen, heart, and testicles. It makes sense, then, that Mesothelioma Awareness […]
Rare Disease Day: Raising Awareness for Rare Cancers
Posted February 26th, 2021
OncoLink Team
Every year on the last day of February, the world recognizes rare diseases—a day now known as Rare Disease Day. Rare diseases affect approximately 25 million to 30 million people in the United States each year. The purpose of Rare Disease Day is to educate the public and raise awareness among decision-makers about the impact of […]
Are You Aware?
Posted November 19th, 2012
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
November for instance, it is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, National Family Caregiver Month and the Great American Smokeout.