News

Komen Will Continue to Provide Funding To Planned Parenthood
News broke earlier this week that Susan G. Komen for the Cure was halting grant funding to Planned Parenthood...  Investigational Drug Improves Outcomes among Prostate Cancer Patients with Bone Metastases
Radium-223 prolonged survival. Advances in Melanoma Treatment and Research
After almost 20 years, new treatments emerge. By Mia James Melanoma is considered the deadliest form...  New Targeted Drug Improves Prostate Cancer Survival
MDV3100 benefits men with hormone-refractory cancer Erivedge Approved for Basal Cell Skin Cancer
May provide benefit for patients with advanced disease.

Cancer Tips

What is Genomics?
You’ve probably heard of genetic testing for cancer susceptibility, but the more recent and broader...  What is a Lung Granuloma?
Granulomas are nodules caused by inflammation. The inflammation may be the result of infectious or noninfectious...  Reconstructive Breast Surgery
It goes without saying that those who battle breast cancer are forced to endure an incredible amount...  Eat Well During Chemotherapy
If you’re receiving treatment for cancer with chemotherapy, proper nutrition is as important now as...  The Not-so-Obvious Signs of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. One significant reason... 

Inspiration, Hope & Resources

Advances in Melanoma Treatment and Research
After almost 20 years, new treatments emerge. By Mia James Melanoma is considered the deadliest form...  I love you, I love you not
Understanding our fickle relationship with food by Mia James We know that we need food to survive and...  Showing Love in the Face of Loss
When reacting to a friend’s loss, lead with your heart. By Vicky Bates The other day a “Dear Abby”...  Nature Is Nurturing
Spending time in nature is critical to overall health and well-being. By Ann Bloom In our hectic, harried...  Breast Cancer
Cancer Connect Breast Cancer Community: Cancer Connect Breast Cancer Community provides current, comprehensive,... 

For Oncologists

ASCO 2011
Annual meeting brings together cancer experts from around the world. Kari Bohlke, ScD The 2011 Annual...  Bone Fractures in Breast Cancer Patients More Frequent with Femara than with Tamoxifen
Researchers affiliated with the BIG I-98 Collaborative and International Breast Study Groups... Single Treatment with High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Effective for Localized Prostate Cancer
Researchers from McMaster University in Canada have reported that high-intensity focused... Marital Separation Impacts Cancer Survival
Researchers from the University of Indiana and the Fox Chase Cancer Center... 2009 Oncology Conference Coverage View up-to-date coverage of the 2009 Oncology Conference here.