The debate over the efficacy of routine mammography screening to detect cancer continues to rage. A recent follow-up study from Canada suggests that such routine screening does not help detect or prevent the advance of breast cancer, while other researchers point out the weaknesses in the Canadian study and urge continued screening. Check it out […]
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie
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Sometimes in the course of cancer treatment eating a solid-food meal just isn’t very appealing. Maybe keeping food down isn’t so easy. Maybe the smell of food cooking turns you off. Or maybe you just don’t feel like preparing a full meal. Here is a quick smoothie recipe that not only provides nutrients but also […]
Find Your Soul
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In my forthcoming book, The Layman’s Guide to Surviving Cancer, I speak about the need to “find your soul.” In the course of a cancer battle, as we trudge through difficult treatments, moments of doubt and fear, long nights and onerous side effects, it’s easy to get discouraged and feel lost. It can be hard […]
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
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Researchers in New York have determined that a combination of rituximab and idelalisib is effective in limiting the progression of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). In fact, the positive effects shown in this study were so compelling that the study was halted and the treatment was prescribed for all of the patients in the study. The combination of drugs […]
Lung Cancer Drug Setback
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Unfortunately, Pfizer announced that its drug for late stage lung cancer treatment, Dacomitnib, failed in two late-stage studies. Another stage is set to be reported in 2015. See the report on this development at http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pfizer-cancer-drug-fails-2-133921000.html.
