About eight years ago, Jeff Goldberg, a math teacher in Tucson, Ariz., was quizzing his class on some of the salient points of algebra. A student waved his hand in the air and said “Mister, you never taught us this.” “Yes, I did,” Goldberg answered, no… Continue reading
People facing a cancer diagnosis, particularly a late-stage cancer diagnosis, may feel that their locus of control over life has been removed. They are now “patients,” relying on their oncologist, surgeon, radiation therapist and nursing staff. But, co… Continue reading
When you’re facing down cancer, heart disease isn’t top of mind. Yet, it turns out many cancer patients face a greater risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than from their cancer. Researchers have known for several decades that many lifesaving cancer… Continue reading
There’s never been a better time in the history of modern medicine to get cancer treatment, thanks to a bevy of novel therapies grouped under the name “precision medicine” or “personalized medicine.” These methods exploit the unique genetic fingerprint… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This story was published by Kaiser Health News. ) In a move to improve cancer care for older adults, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is recommending that all patients 65 and older receive a geriatric assessment when con… Continue reading