The Layman's Guide to Surviving Cancer: From Diagnosis Through Treatment and Beyond
An Israeli company has developed a blood test that can be used to detect early-stage breast cancer. The test identifies antibodies in the blood that indicate the presence of cancer. This new technology raises the possibility of earlier, essentially non-invasive detection and, hopefully, earlier and more successful treatment. Check it out at http://israel21c.org/health/israelis-develop-first-blood-test-for-breast-cancer/.
Howard Bressler was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (“APL”) in August 2000. During his subsequent treatments, through his bouts with Stevens Johnson Syndrome and in the course of researching and writing his forthcoming book, Howard tapped into much of what he has learned from his experiences and here, he explains these issues in layman's terms and hopes this to be a place where you can come and gain some insight, discuss treatment options and your own issues in facing this disease.