If you’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, you undoubtedly have many questions, not the least of which is, “What are my treatment options?” While there are several therapies available to treat colon cancer, your doctor’s recommendation will be based on two key factors: where the cancer is located and to what extent it has spread. Like […]
Fighting cancer is truly a team effort, and cannot be done alone. You will have numerous people involved in your care – from the time you are diagnosed until after your treatment ends. The cancer care team Your cancer care team is made up of a group of many people specialized in different parts of […]
Your first cancer appointment can be overwhelming. Your head may be buzzing with a host of fears, worries, and questions. This checklist will help you prepare for your appointment so you will come away from the visit with the information you need to move forward in your cancer journey with confidence. Before the appointment, do this: […]
Clinical trials, also known as medical research studies, are carefully designed tests that assess the safety, effectiveness, and benefits of potential new treatments administered under the supervision of a physician. What is First-In-Human, Phase I and Phase II? Clinical trials involve several phases of a potential new treatment’s development, including: Phase I: Testing the safety […]