Stage II Colon Cancer: To Treat or Not to Treat? A diagnosis of colon cancer can bring about many emotions and feelings of uncertainty. A stage II colon cancer adds an additional layer of uncertainty – to treat or not to treat?
OncoLink at ASCO 2010 OncoLink reporters provide in-depth coverage of scientific presentations from the 46th Annual ASCO Meeting.
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OncoLink has teamed up with the Lance Armstrong Foundation to create an individualized plan of care based on the Institute of Medicine recommendations for cancer survivors. This free and easy to use program provides cancer survivors with information regarding the health risks they face as a result of cancer therapies. It encourages them to review the plan with their healthcare team to further assess their risk and become active participants in their follow up care.
Skin cancer is the number one cancer diagnosis in the United States - more common than all breast, prostate, and lung cancers combined. The majority of cases are caused by sun damage to skin cells, and therefore are largely preventable. Every year in July we recognize UV Safety month to remind people of the importance of sun safety. Get the facts.
Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that is currently in use at a limited number of centers worldwide. Learn more about this exciting therapy!
Protons: Ready or Not... Here They Come!
This presentation by Dr. James Metz, MD was delivered at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Grand Rounds. It gives an overview for medical providers on the opportunities and limitations of proton therapy.