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  • ASCO 2012 Preview – Highlights of key data emerging from Chicago

    Pharma Strategy Blog
    MaverickNY
    15 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    It’s that time of the year again where we cogitate and contemplate on what might be hot at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) before the abstracts are available (they’re released online tomorrow at 6pm … Continue reading →

  • Symptoms of Colon Cancer

    All About Cancer | Types of Cancer | Cancer Information
    Maz Abbey
    11 May 2012 | 7:03 pm
    The Seven of Most Common Symptoms of Colon Cancer Recognize early symptoms of colon cancer reduces the risk of death According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. The risk of colon cancer is a little higher in men. Colon cancer is also the third leading cause of death in the United States.  Colon cancer is a disease of the last 6 feet on the intestines, developing in most cases from small polyps in the colon that eventually turn cancerous. The symptoms of colon cancer in the early stages are…

  • SAM Fund helps Young Adult Cancer Survivors

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    Robyn
    21 Apr 2012 | 7:02 pm
    ATTN:  Young Adult Cancer Survivors You’ve just beaten a diagnosis of cancer and now it’s time to get on with your life. Oh yeah!  But in addition to the common challenges facing most 20 & 30 year olds (like paying off school loans, finding a job, meeting everyday expenses, etc.), these challenges are often compounded if there’s a history of cancer. When many young adults are finished with treatment, medical bills may have piled up, they are now too old to be on their parent’s insurance, and the debt starts spiraling out of control… but there’s…

  • Guest Post: David Haas

    Cancer Free, Off and Running (feet and mouth)!
    30 Jan 2012 | 9:33 am
    Recently I made the e-acquaintance of David Haas, a cancer patient advocate for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. He researches and writes for the betterment of cancer patients around the United States with a particular focus on Mesothelioma, a lung-related cancer of the mesothelial tissue associated with exposure to asbestos. As an example of the disease that many of you probably already have familiarity with, large numbers of the 9/11 first responders are suffering now from mesothelioma. David reached out to me to ask whether I ever have guest bloggers. I was flabbergasted, having never…

  • Two Years “Clean”

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    Sue Ennis
    25 Apr 2012 | 8:53 am
    Been awhile since I’ve done an update to the site and for those that stumble upon it — those people I have not met in person…I have to remember the purpose of this site…to help the next person from Day One – Cancer By the Day. One day at a time is, for me, the best way.  I took too much on — in heaps when they should have been smaller steps.  But you live and you learn…and life is always a work in progress. So, April comes around every year…and as the smell of spring hits the air…it brings me back to April 2010 diagnosis –and…
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    msnbc.com: Cancer

  • Half of young adults still get sunburned

    10 May 2012 | 12:09 pm
    An alarming number of young adults are doing things that dangerously increase their risk of skin cancer, according to new reports for the CDC.

  • 'Stronger': Patient's cancer fight goes viral

    8 May 2012 | 4:37 pm
    A 22-year-old leukemia patient with a talent for video has turned the fight against cancer into an online anthem celebrating strength — and recovery. Get your tissues ready.

  • Study: Men with breast cancer fare worse

    4 May 2012 | 4:46 pm
    Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don't survive as long as women, largely because they don't even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.

  • Women with melanoma fare better than men

    2 May 2012 | 12:34 pm
    Women diagnosed with melanoma are more likely to survive the skin cancer than men and less likely to have it recur, according to a European study.

  • Mammograms at 40 may be worth the risks

    1 May 2012 | 5:33 pm
    New research suggests that starting breast cancer screening at age 40 might be worthwhile for some women who have a higher-than-average risk of the disease, for example, because their mother had cancer.
 
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    Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today

  • Marker To Identify, Attack Breast Cancer Stem Cells

    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Breast cancer stem cells wear a cell surface protein that is part nametag and part bull's eye, identifying them as potent tumor-generating cells and flagging their vulnerability to a drug, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center report online in Journal of Clinical Investigation...

  • Apigenin Slowed Progression Of Breast Cancer Accelerated By Hormone Replacement Therapy

    16 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri. MU researchers found apigenin shrank a type of breast cancer tumor that is stimulated by progestin, a synthetic hormone given to women to ease symptoms related to menopause...

  • News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: May 15, 2012

    16 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    DEVELOPMENT Hope for new treatment options for the rare disease Beare-Stevenson syndrome Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disease that causes serious physical problems affecting the skin and skull...

  • Breast Imaging And Reporting Data Systems, And MRI In Predicting Breast Cancer: Study

    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    A large, multicenter study found that the Breast Imaging and Reporting Data Systems (BI-RADS) terminology used by radiologists to classify breast imaging results is useful in predicting malignancy in breast lesions detected with MRI. Results of the study are published online in the journal Radiology...

  • Proper Radiotherapy Targeting While The Patient Is Breathing

    15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Radiotherapists are constantly battling in order to administer the correct dose of radiotherapy, as respiratory movement during radiotherapy poses a certain risk that a tumor receives either a dose that is insufficient, or the surrounding healthy tissue is being subjected to a potentially toxic over-dose. Dr...
 
 
 
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    Lung Cancer News From Medical News Today

  • Response To Lung Cancer Therapy May Be Determined By Molecular Subtypes And Genetic Alterations

    14 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Cancer therapies targeting specific molecular subtypes of the disease allow physicians to tailor treatment to a patient's individual molecular profile. But scientists are finding that in many types of cancer the molecular subtypes are more varied than previously thought and contain further genetic alterations that can affect a patient's response to therapy...

  • Researchers Describe A New Target For Developing Anti-Angiogenic And Anti-Tumoral Therapies

    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), led by Jorge L. Martínez-Torrecuadrada from the Proteomics Unit, have demonstrated that the antibody-based blocking of ephrinB2, a protein involved in angiogenesis and lymphoangiogenesis, may represent an effective strategy for the development of antiangiogenic and antitumoural therapies...

  • Scientists Aim To Starve Lung Tumours

    7 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death throughout the world. Standard treatment methods do not usually result in long-term recovery. In addition to the proliferation of the tumour cells, the growth of blood vessels controls tumors development. The blood vessel growth is controlled by several signalling molecules...

  • Advanced Radiotherapy Linked To Improved Survival Rates Among Elderly Lung Cancer Patients

    4 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    The latest issue of the journal Annals of Oncology reports that a major new study by one of the country's leading cancer centers, the VU University Medical Center (VUMC) in Amsterdam has revealed that widespread use of advanced radiotherapy techniques in the Netherlands has resulted in improved survival rates amongst elderly lung cancer patients...

  • Lung Cancer Patients Benefit From Patient Education Video When Viewed Before Their Operation

    3 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    A patient education process may provide an antidote to the emotional and physical difficulties that lung cancer patients face before and after an operation, according to a new study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons...
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    ScienceDaily: Lung Cancer News

  • Molecular subtypes and genetic alterations may determine response to lung cancer therapy

    11 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Scientists have just shown that lung cancer molecular subtypes correlate with distinct genetic alterations and with patient response to therapy. These findings in pre-clinical models and patient tumor samples build on their previous report of three molecular subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer and refines their molecular analysis of tumors.

  • Scientists aim to kill lung tumors

    4 May 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Enzyme regulates the division of tumor cells and blood vessel growth in the cancer tissue.

  • Gene critical to development and spread of lung cancer identified

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:51 pm
    A single gene that promotes initial development of the most common form of lung cancer and its lethal metastases has been identified.

  • Possible new cancer treatment identified

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:07 am
    New research findings show how it may be possible to render cancer tumors harmless without affecting the other cells and tissues in the body. The findings apply to cancers including breast, lung and bowel cancer. Many of the most common chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer have serious side effects because they not only affect the cells in the cancer tumor, but also the cells in the rest of the body.

  • Advances in personalized medicine for lung cancer

    18 Apr 2012 | 8:54 am
    Several new studies may help doctors tailor lung cancer treatment to the characteristics of individual patients and of their tumors.
 
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    my Breast Cancer blog

  • I’m Just Editing

    Jacki
    7 May 2012 | 9:09 pm
    I know I’m not around here much anymore. I apologize if you keep coming back hoping to find new content and inspiration. It’s just that I’ve been working, and, now, I spend much of my time over at Just Edits — my new-since-March one-stop edit shop, “where you hire me to clean up your copy, [...]

  • I Am That Girl

    Jacki
    3 Apr 2012 | 9:59 am
    Today, I am featured as “That Girl” on Blisstree. I am honored. That Girl: Meet Cancer Survivor And Runner, Jacki Donaldson

  • Kids of Cancer Parents Camp For Free

    Jacki
    21 Feb 2012 | 8:37 pm
    This is so very awesome — a free summer camp run by college students for kids with a parent who has (or has had) cancer. Don’t know a whole lot about the camp, but it’s called Camp Kesum, it’s offered in several states (Florida!), and, well, click on the link, see for yourself, then pass it [...]

  • The Hair Hits the Road

    Jacki
    13 Feb 2012 | 1:45 pm
    It’s been on my head. It’s been to Melbourne, Florida — twice. It’s been to Akron, Ohio. And off it goes now to Vienna, Virginia, where newly diagnosed Michelle will wear this wig once chemo takes full effect. Michelle, just now recovering from a mastectomy, is a married, working mom of two little boys, ages [...]

  • Run Amuck with the Duck for Lung Cancer

    Jacki
    30 Jan 2012 | 11:58 am
    This post is not about breast cancer. It’s about lung cancer — a disease with a survival rate of 15.5%. In case you haven’t heard, that just is not acceptable. Good news is that you can help change such a sobering statistic, and all you need to do is register for Run Amuck with the Duck [...]
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    About.com Colon Cancer

  • Taking Care of Mom

    14 May 2012 | 4:19 am
    Image © Yiannos1/Dreamstime Mother's Day is officially behind us, but that doesn't mean your obligations as a son or daughter are over. Giving gifts of a card, flowers or candy is a nice gesture, but there is an even better gift to give this year: the gift of knowledge....Read Full Post

  • Don't Skip Screening

    7 May 2012 | 7:40 am
    Image © Paul Hakimata When was your colon cancer screening exam? Chances are, if you are under 50 years of age, you may not have even had one yet. If you are over 50 years of age and have been avoiding these tests - that's a bad idea. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:...Read Full Post

  • Cancer-Fighting Heroes Unite!

    3 May 2012 | 11:48 am
    Image © Leslie Banks/Dreamstime Although I've been a nurse for years, I didn't actively join the fight against colon cancer until recently. This rewarding path has allowed me to meet many incredible people who advocate for cancer awareness. Last week, I had the honor of learning about four exceptional children: Chloe Staten, Emily Brown, Abby Miller and Abigail Knight. Between the tender ages of 14 and 15, these children earned The Prudential Spirit of Community Award for their personal efforts in the fight against cancer....Read Full Post

  • What are Polyps?

    27 Apr 2012 | 8:54 am
    Image © A.D.A.M. Recently, I've had a number of questions rolling in through email, all with the same distinct theme: polyps. The questions were from people, just like you, who wanted to learn more about how to avoid these growths in the colon, learn why they grow and who is at risk for developing them....Read Full Post

  • Don't Leave Side Effects Unmanaged

    23 Apr 2012 | 4:36 am
    Image © Vriesela/Dreamstime Excluding wine and technology, there are very few things that get better with time. Side effects are like that - you can ignore them and hope they'll go away on their own, but in the end, most of them get worse....Read Full Post
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    ScienceDaily: Colon Cancer News

  • Sifting through 'junk' to find colorectal cancer clues

    3 May 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Analysis of non-coding "junk" DNA has identified switches capable of turning on or off genes associated with the very common cancer.

  • Presence of fetal cells in women lowers risk of breast cancer but raises risk of colon cancer

    3 May 2012 | 10:58 am
    For the first time, scientists have found what could be a causative link between the concentration of circulating Y-chromosome fetal cells in women who gave birth to children of either sex and their risk of later developing breast cancer and colon cancer. The findings show that the presence of fetal cells is a double-edged sword: Women with the lowest concentration of fetal cells were 70 percent less likely to have breast cancer, while women with the highest concentration of fetal cells had a four-fold increased risk for colon cancer when compared with healthy controls.

  • Gene critical to development and spread of lung cancer identified

    24 Apr 2012 | 7:51 pm
    A single gene that promotes initial development of the most common form of lung cancer and its lethal metastases has been identified.

  • Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers, study suggests

    23 Apr 2012 | 12:20 pm
    Scientists believe that two forms of vitamin E – gamma and delta-tocopherols – found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers while the alpha tocopherols found in vitamin E supplements provide no such protection.

  • Cells in normal tissue seem to have 'personal space' issues; Factor in maintaining healthy tissue

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:12 am
    Cells in normal tissue seem to have "personal space" issues. They know how much space they like, and if things get too tight, some cells are forced to leave. Researchers have found that normal epithelium tissue ejects living cells to maintain a steady population and ease overcrowding, a discovery has the potential to reveal what goes awry in cancer when cells do not turnover, but instead pile up.
 
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    Mothers With Cancer

  • Seven Is A Perfect Number

    Jenster
    3 May 2012 | 6:02 pm
    Jewish tradition declares the number seven is perfect. So today I share seven thoughts. 1. Seven years ago today I woke up with butterflies in my belly because of what the day held for me. 2. Seven years ago today the surgical waiting room at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock was overrun with people praying for me, laughing and telling lies exaggerated stories about me and eating my peanut M&Ms. 3. Seven years ago today I sang “I Want To Be Sedated” as the attendant and nurse wheeled me into surgery. 4. Seven years ago today a cancerous mass, my left breast and several lymph nodes were…

  • Help Me Make A Change

    clergygirl
    2 May 2012 | 6:31 pm
    One thing I decided not to blog about during cancer was the stress of finances while going through cancer. It felt too much like airing my dirty laundry. But it was a huge stress for me during and after cancer. It’s still stressful. The reason it was so stressful is: a. The medical bills are quite large with cancer…..even if you do have insurance. We have met our deductible every year since cancer. b. I wasn’t planning on getting cancer in my 30′s with three small children, house payment, car payment and the dreaded student loans. It was the student loans that gave me the biggest…

  • One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six…by Mary Beth

    marybethvolpini
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:35 am
    Those words still ring in my ears… albeit fainter as the years go by… “You have Breast Cancer.” Life forever changed from the day of diagnosis. Today I add another tally mark, another year of survivorship, another year of losing more friends to this disease, another year of remembering and implementing  the lessons that I have learned from cancer, another year of hoping and praying that it does not come back, another year of making memories, but most important … another year of life! cross-posted at marybethvolpini Filed under: Breast cancer, Children, Family, Fear, Friends…

  • Marathon for IBC Research

    clergygirl
    20 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm
    I’ve made a decision.  One decision in the right direction.  I’ve been saying for the past year I would do a marathon for my 5 year cancerversary…..and I’m quite certain I can achieve this goal now that I have run 4 half-marathons.  But I needed to decide two things.  I’ve made at least once of those decisions. I’ve decided where the money should go. Some of you might remember I was treated here in Kalamazoo, Michigan at the wonderful West Michigan Cancer Center, but I also went over to the University of Michigan every few months during treatment to concur with an oncologist…

  • Family commitments

    jaydub26
    19 Apr 2012 | 11:13 pm
    Cross posted from ‘Get out Gertrude’ by Jenny (jaydub26) YD although she is an adult is diagnosed with a partial chromosome deletion which has led to both intellectual and physical delays so she operates at about a 5-8 year old level for most things Easter was also YD’s 23 rd birthday so we had her home for 3 days/ 2 nights. On the Saturday we  shopped for new clothes (birthday present from us as it was the only thing she really needed) then went out to dinner at a mongolian BBQ restaurant where you pick and mix your meat, veges and sauces and then it gets cooked for you…
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    EurekAlert! - Cancer

  • FDA-approved drug makes established cancer vaccine work better

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) A team from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania found that the FDA-approved drug daclizumab improved the survival of breast cancer patients taking a cancer vaccine by 30 percent, compared to those patients not taking daclizumab.

  • Want to avoid ED following prostate cancer surgery? Find an experienced, gentle surgeon

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) A new study suggests that men undergoing robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer should look for a doctor who has performed at least 1,000 surgeries and who actively seeks to improve and enhance his/her surgical skills to help ensure a successful post-surgery recovery of erectile function.

  • Jefferson receives $2.6M NIH grant to study noninvasive imaging method to stage prostate cancer

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (Thomas Jefferson University) Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University received a five-year, $2.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a potentially revolutionary method that can stage prostate cancers and detect recurrent disease so accurately, it would significantly reduce the number of confirmation biopsies.

  • Researchers make promising discovery in pursuit of effective lymphoma treatments

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine) Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have identified a target for slowing the progression of multiple myeloma by using currently available drugs.

  • Predicting cancer relapse: Study finds high-throughput sequencing bests flow cytometry

    15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
    (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) A study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that a next-generation, high-speed DNA-decoding technology called high-throughput sequencing can detect the earliest signs of potential relapse in nearly twice the number of leukemia patients as compared to flow cytometry, the current gold standard for detecting minimal residual disease.
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    Pharma Strategy Blog

  • ASCO 2012 Preview – Highlights of key data emerging from Chicago

    MaverickNY
    15 May 2012 | 1:06 pm
    It’s that time of the year again where we cogitate and contemplate on what might be hot at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) before the abstracts are available (they’re released online tomorrow at 6pm … Continue reading →

  • ASCO 2012 Acronym Mania!

    MaverickNY
    14 May 2012 | 11:08 am
    Many of you will remember PSB reader Dr Al Lalani of Regeneron’s guest blog post around this time last year with a quick summary of the key clinical trials at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting based on … Continue reading →

  • Ribonucleases (RNase) – clinical applications for cancer therapy

    MaverickNY
    1 May 2012 | 7:14 am
    This is the second post of a two-part mini series on RNases with Dr Laura Strong of Quintessence Biosciences.  If you haven’t yet read it, check out yesterday’s post, which focused on Ribonucleases (RNase) – what are they and why … Continue reading →

  • Ribonucleases (RNase) what are they and why are they relevant to cancer?

    MaverickNY
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:12 am
    At the recent American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting, I had the pleasure of meeting several interesting young scientists and physicians either in the poster halls or in various scientific sessions.  It seemed a great idea to encourage some … Continue reading →

  • Highlights of AACR 2012 – Part 3

    MaverickNY
    23 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am
    Aside from the already published Part 1 and Part 2 blog posts about AACR here on PSB, you can also find some more coverage, including summaries of other topics, on the companion Biotech Strategy Blog, such as the following: SARDs, … Continue reading →
 
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    Daughter of Cancer

  • In honor of Mother’s Day: The story of my post partum depression

    DofC
    13 May 2012 | 2:28 pm
    Bet you didn’t see that coming. This post doesn’t have anything to do with my mom, but I felt it needed to be written. We have all heard the stories of the famous people, like Brooke Shields and Marie Osmond, who had PPD. But I had never heard of anyone I know being anything less than elated from the moment their child was born. Granted, I had a rough start. After a difficult birth, I was unable to even pick up my baby for the first week and a half of her life (other than the first 2 days while I still had traces of the epidural in my system). I couldn’t be left alone with…

  • Dear Mom, I’m a mom

    DofC
    12 Apr 2012 | 10:10 am
    Hi Mom, It’s been a while since I’ve written on the blog. As opposed to the previous times that I have delayed posting because I was crying too much – or didn’t want to cry – this time a tiny, 3.320 kilo person has delayed my post (Best. Excuse. Ever.) I’d like to introduce you to my brand new daughter, Sophie Rachel Perez. Yes – her middle name is yours. She was born on February 28, a couple of weeks early. A week before she was born, The Boy made me go to the doctor because I had some pain the night before. Turns out it was actual contractions and I…

  • Changing the concept of the capitalized word “Mom”

    DofC
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:04 pm
    My friend and coworker recently approached me at work, put her hands on my now-large belly and said, “How’s Mom?” My immediate reaction was, “Still dead.” After 10 seconds (which seemed like 10 years), I suddenly realized that she meant me. I was going to be Mom. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not in denial that I’m pregnant or about to have a baby (in about 6.5 weeks, give or take). I’m so excited and absolutely in love with everything happening with my body – even though, as Maroon 5 said, it’s getting harder and harder to…

  • Dear Mom, I’m married.

    DofC
    10 Dec 2011 | 11:53 am
    Hi Mom, It’s been a while since I’ve written. My last post, when I just got engaged, pretty much described everything leading up to the wedding. I survived it all and even had a great time. A lot of people have been talking to me about it, asking me how it went, so here’s the list of what I thought I wouldn’t survive – and what ended up happening: You won’t be there for me to tell you I am engaged. You weren’t, but I survived. You won’t be there to help me with the preparations. But Grandma came with me to be fitted for the dress the first time (the…

  • Dear Mom, I’m getting married…

    DofC
    24 Mar 2011 | 8:56 am
    Dear Mom, The Boy proposed on Saturday morning and we are now engaged. You would have loved him. If you are looking, then you already know how great he is. I just hope you aren’t watching at inappropriate times. For the longest time, I wasn’t ready to get married, not because I wasn’t sure (let’s face it, I pretty much knew by week 3), but because of all of the logistics involved: You won’t be there for me to tell you I am engaged. You won’t be there to help me with the preparations. Your name will be listed as z”l (deceased) on my wedding invitation…
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    On the Road with the Vera Bradley Foundation

  • Foundation Blog Update

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:22 pm
    We're making changes to the Foundation On the Road Blog!For now, please visit facebook.com/verabradleyfoundation or verabradley.org for updates on the Vera Bradley Foundation.

  • Amy

    26 Apr 2012 | 11:35 am
    ANGOLA, INDIANA - "I'm the first" she told me, "first in just about everything you don’t want to have to go through in life" and then she laughed really hard.She's just a delight, my new friend, Amy, because she is constantly positive. It's obvious from the first moment you meet her; she really exudes that kind of everything-will-be-just-fine attitude. So sweet and refreshing!Of course, her situation is totally serious. Not a laughing matter at all. She's the first of her friends to get breast cancer, she told me. THAT kind of first. But just in her short journey with this disease, her…

  • Jill

    24 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Twice a year, Vera Bradley throws a party. They invite all of their friends to attend, and it is everything you would think it would be. It's more fun than you can imagine, the food is spectacular and you learn all about our product and designs. You also actually get to meet the co-founders. In person. And they are delightful, in case you were wondering. :) I always get to share my own personal story, and that of the incredible Foundation that Barb and Pat started nearly two decades ago (the Foundation part is astonishing to me; you do know that $20 million have been…

  • Support

    13 Apr 2012 | 1:03 pm
    FORT WAYNE, INDIANA - I always assume I will meet cancer patients with amazing stories wherever I go. I'm never disappointed.)Today's story comes from the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale. Pictured behind these lovely ladies is a one-of-a-kind quilt created with Vera Bradley's Tea Garden pattern; I was there admiring the workmanship of that stunning quilt when I saw the lady with the hat.She had taken it off in an out of the way location, clearly to be discreet. And me being, well ... me, I walked right over and said: "I totally understand. Nothing worse than how hot you get during chemo. Then…

  • Care

    5 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    PORTLAND, OREGON - Have you ever been to a cancer center waiting room? I'm guessing if you are a regular reader you just might have. When I had my chemo and radiation, I had almost everything I needed; brilliant doctors, compassionate nurses, caring friends and coworkers, and thanks especially to those coworkers, lots of yummy food!!!The only thing missing however, was something that is often not a part of these centers; a childrens play area. While we all hate the idea that some children have to come here while parents are being treated, it is a reality. Much like every other life activity,…
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    Blog For a Cure

  • The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!

    16 May 2012 | 2:41 pm
    Continuing with my follow-up visits on the latest cancer findings. On Monday I had a PET/CT scan. I asked to keep my arms down instead of over my head, due to shoulder pain, and was allowed. The scan was like ...

  • RIP Lori

    16 May 2012 | 11:53 am
    My old friend here in houston that has been battling the beast for years finally lost the battle last thursday. She was my biggest emotional supporter here in houston and a main reason i kept trying so hard to stay ...

  • Almost a year later

    15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm
    It's been almost exactly a year since my last post here. We've continued on with the good news for Daddy, he's still in the NED stage and goes back for his next CT in October. He's been working ...

  • Not Exactly what I was hoping to hear...Rad DR

    15 May 2012 | 11:20 pm
    So, I went and had my 2 week and 1 day follow up with the Radiation Doctor. I did mention the other Radiation Doctor... a few weeks ago did mention it looked like a few hemroids were there now??? ...

  • Another bump in the road.

    15 May 2012 | 10:31 pm
    The last few weeks I've been feeling "spacey" at times where it feels like my eyes can't focus, it was reminiscent of the seizures I was having pre-surgery but that was the only thing the seemed "seizure like". I brushed ...
 
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    The Cancer Warrior

  • A Hero Named Holden

    23 Apr 2012 | 8:40 pm
    Another guest blogger, Enjoy The word “cancer” sends chills of fear down the spines of just about anyone – but it might be most terrifying for a parent who hears the diagnosis for his or her child. That was the case for the Harless family. An MRI at the Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health revealed their worst fears: the source of the back pain that their two-year-old son, Holden, had been complaining of was a spine tumor, not constipation as one doctor wrongfully diagnosed it. But today, Holden runs around the family farm with the energetic abandon of a healthy…

  • Dormez-Vous?

    10 Apr 2012 | 11:01 pm
    Frère Jacques, frère Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines! Din, dan, don. Din, dan, don. A song that I learned when I was a kid.  I had this stuffed toy, a white french poodle with a music box inside that played that song "Are you sleeping?, Are you sleeping?, brother John, brother John, Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are Ringing, din dan don, din, dan, don" 5 years of high school french and this is what I remember. Ironic. But relevant.  I asked my Doc at my last checkup what could be making me tired.  She did the full round of…

  • PBS Series A Wider World Segment "Cancer Etiquette"

    3 Apr 2012 | 10:37 am

  • The Right Diet May Prevent Cancer

    20 Mar 2012 | 7:39 pm
     Another guest blogger.  Enjoy The bad news is that there are many types of cancer and that they can kill you. The good news is that at least two types of cancers may be preventable if a person eats a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.  The foods to target are black raspberries and raw vegetables such as broccoli sprouts.  These foods contain antioxidants, as reported in this article at Webctor.com. Studies presented at Six Annual International Frontiers on Cancer Prevention shows promise that the right diet can help prevent cancer.  More studies still need to be…

  • PBS series A Wider World "The New Normal" segment

    4 Mar 2012 | 7:55 pm
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  • Flaws in Colon Cancer Screening Studies

    Ross Bonander
    16 May 2012 | 6:46 am
    Reporting in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from Indiana University in Indianapolis and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill are saying that studies that are cited as proof or support for colorectal cancer screening among people with a history of adenomas in their family are flawed. Research supports early screening for colorectal cancer for people who have specific risk factors, i.e. strong family history or hereditary syndrome. read more

  • Former Yahoo! CEO Has Thyroid Cancer, Says WSJ

    Ross Bonander
    15 May 2012 | 8:48 pm
    Header Image:  Scott Thompson, the Yahoo! CEO who stepped down recently amid accusations that he had padded his resume, is said to have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The source for the story is not named but says that Thompson has begun anti-cancer treatment for his thyroid cancer, and that it may have been part of his recent decision to step down from his executive role with the internet giant. read more

  • Seasonal Grilling Tips From The American Institute For Cancer Research

    Ross Bonander
    15 May 2012 | 2:46 pm
    At the American Institute For Cancer Research (AICR) they say it's the most commonly asked question of the season: how do you make backyard grilling healthier? read more

  • University of Pennsylvania Receives Gift To Create Cancer Center

    Ross Bonander
    14 May 2012 | 2:56 pm
    The University of Pennsylvania has received a gift of $25 million from alumni Mindy and Jon Gray, which will be geared towards establishing a cancer center devoted to the treatment, research, and prevention of cancers associated with hereditary BRCA mutations. The Basser Research Center will be named after Mindy Gray's sister, Faith Basser, who died at age 44 from ovarian cancer. The Basser Research Center (BRC for BRCA) will support research on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, harmful genetic forms linked to greatly increased risks of developing breast and ovarian cancers. read more
 
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  • Tips to Avoid Potential Cancer-Causing Chemicals…

    Robyn
    15 May 2012 | 6:48 am
    MEET GUEST BLOGGER Jenna Catalona of First Descents …  First Descents (FD) is an amazing outdoor adventure therapy camp for young adult cancer survivors.  After graduating from Kent State University in 2011, Jenna wanted to find work with an organization that had a truly meaningful purpose, and when she discovered First Descents, she knew this was the place where she could work to make a difference!      BPA, Phthalates, and Xenoestrogens are three common chemicals known to be hormone disruptors, estrogen mimickers, and endocrine disruptors which are wreaking havoc on human’s…

  • WhatNext.com – a gr8 site for figuring out next steps…

    Robyn
    30 Apr 2012 | 4:45 pm
    Navigating what I call the "cancer-maze"   I’m obsessed with WhatNext.com…  it’s an interactive website (and support network) that connects those touched by cancer with peers, experts and organizations that can help give guidance on possible next steps- and its presented in an easy-to-digest format which is KEY and candidly, unusual in the world of cancer.   Here’s the dealio (as my daughter always says)… Being told that you or a loved has cancer is life-altering and devastating, and that’s an understatement.  Add in the fact that…

  • SAM Fund helps Young Adult Cancer Survivors

    Robyn
    21 Apr 2012 | 7:02 pm
    ATTN:  Young Adult Cancer Survivors You’ve just beaten a diagnosis of cancer and now it’s time to get on with your life. Oh yeah!  But in addition to the common challenges facing most 20 & 30 year olds (like paying off school loans, finding a job, meeting everyday expenses, etc.), these challenges are often compounded if there’s a history of cancer. When many young adults are finished with treatment, medical bills may have piled up, they are now too old to be on their parent’s insurance, and the debt starts spiraling out of control… but there’s…

  • Kickin’ some mASS…

    Robyn
    18 Apr 2012 | 7:22 pm
    If you are a young adult (ages 15-40) & newly diagnosed with cancer or any sort of tumor or are a loved one of a young adult with tumors, check out mAss Kickers, an amazing resource dedicated to helping serve the young adult cancer community.   Here’s the dealio (as my daughter always says)… Every year, over 70,000 young adults between the ages of 15-40 are diagnosed with cancer.  Because of their age, young adult survivors face a variety of unique challenges… they are caught in between the world of pediatric oncology & adult oncology; they typically have to…

  • WTF is Neutropenia?

    Robyn
    13 Apr 2012 | 8:02 pm
    White Blood Cell Neutropenia (n): “granulocyte disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils, the most important type of white blood cell“. (Wikipedia)  White blood cell counts can be determined by a simple blood test.   Anyone undergoing cancer treatments will most likely experience some level of neutropenia at some point.  You see, white blood cells help our bodies fight against infection.  Cancer treatments often times lower the number of white blood cells in our bodies thus making it harder for our bodies to ward off infection.  …
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  • Look For the Good

    13 May 2012 | 6:25 pm
    Things that I try to live by and integrate into my daily life to create positivity. You have the option to dive, survive, or thrive. Choose to thrive.

  • That Damn Freckle... PART II

    4 May 2012 | 1:46 pm
    August 1st I proudly celebrated my 3-year "cancer-versary"... 3 years since melanoma entered my life, 3 years since my surgery & 3 years of being cancer-free! I've been waiting for the right time to tell you PART II of my story... well, it's time.Cancer changes you... PERIOD.Post-surgery: My body was clear of any cancer, so I was "ok"... right? I could just go back to my life like nothing happened... right? Everyone congratulated me & simply moved on with their lives. Meanwhile I was stuck in a dark, lonely, unfamiliar place. At age 30, I was already a statistic... I had had cancer.

  • Guest post: Dr. Tanya Kormeili

    1 May 2012 | 10:19 am
    TIME TO KICK SOME MELANOMA MASS!May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. So -- what makes Melanoma such a dangerous and unique cancer? The answer is this: Melanoma kills young people who can be otherwise healthy. It doesn’t care if you are Black, White, Middle Eastern, Latina or Asian! That’s the dangerous part, and it’s unique because we can often see it with the naked eye, and it’s curable. So this is one cancer we should be talking about! Let me get medical for a second: Melanocytes, the pigment cells on our skin, are actually made near the primitive spine of the embryo, and travel all…

  • Pictures with Meddies

    26 Apr 2012 | 11:07 pm
    "The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise."  - Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraI was introduced to the term Meddie late one night after a long day at the hospital and a very scary cancer diagnosis.  I drove home from the hospital, vomited, made a million promises to myself and emailed the online Thyca support group for people with Medullary thyroid cancer.  There, I vented and spilled my details to complete strangers.  Those strangers called themselves Meddies and they are the people who carried…

  • Bloggers from CTCA Blogger Summit 2012

    8 Apr 2012 | 10:04 am
    CTCA Blogger Summit in reviewCancer Treatment Centers of America: http://www.cancercenter.com/Rob: http://www.robcares.com/ - Excellent resource for caregiversRobyn: http://www.cancerhawk.com/ - Your one stop shop for cancer resourcesAlex: http://www.theworldaccordingtoalexandra.com/ - The funny side of cancerReagan: http://www.thecancerdocuments.blogspot.com/ - Kicking colon mAss and taking namesDiane: http://doublewhammied.com/ - The witty, real deal on living with cancer
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  • Transplant 101

    Cancerwise Blogger
    16 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    By Cristina RodriguezI'm a 30-year-old non-Hodgkin's lymphoma fighter. It's not all that I am, but it's all I'm focused on at the moment. The purpose of my blog, lymphomamaniac, is manifold. I want to record this experience, not just for myself, but for anyone who can relate to or learn from my experience. I want to let people know that cancer can be funny and cancer is not politically correct. Why should I care about cancer's feelings? Cancer sucks and I'm going to kick its butt.  "Intro to Stem Cell Transplant." That was the name of the class I took a couple of weeks ago at MD…

  • Let's get cooking

    Patient Education Bloggers
    15 May 2012 | 8:25 am
    By Lura Lumsden, health education specialist, Patient Education Office - The Learning CenterGrowing up in a small town in Virginia, I always had a huge vegetable garden, so eating healthy was easy. When I went to college, my diet changed. With my main focus on studying, I rarely cooked and often opted for quick meals that weren't always the healthiest option. Since I began working at MD Anderson in The Learning Center, I've tried to live a healthier lifestyle. Good nutrition has become a priority, and I pay close attention to what my family eats. To ensure that we eat more fruits and…

  • What cancer has taught me: life is a marathon

    Cancerwise Blogger
    14 May 2012 | 7:58 am
    By Justin OzunaJustin Ozuna lives in Dallas and was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in January 2006. He is a Texas State Representative and Dallas/Fort Worth facilitator for The National CML Society. His mission is to capture the ups and downs of a young adult living with cancer and to serve people through humor, encouragement, hope and adversity at his blog, theozunaverse.com.I'm not much of a runner. My only experience running a timed event was during a junior high track meet. I ran the equivalent of one lap, or 400 meters. It didn't turn out so well. I was responsible for the last…

  • This is my MD Anderson

    Cancerwise Blogger
    11 May 2012 | 7:59 am
    By Val MarshallVal Marshall's cancer journey began in May 2009, when her son Addison was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. A visit to the family doctor for what they thought was a simple high school football injury turned out to be much more.Inspired by her son's strength and hope, Val strives to be a voice that connects other parents on this journey. Her series shares insight into her life as a mom of a typical teenager who just happens to be fighting leukemia.Addison Marshall crush cancerIt's a bitter sweet time as Addie will be graduating on May 26 and will begin his new chapter…

  • 3 Cancer-fighting drink recipes

    Adelina Espat
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    By Adelina Espat and Laura Nathan-GarnerLooking for a treat to beat the heat? Try one of these cancer-fighting drink recipes. Each provides plenty of fruity flavors with cancer-fighting vitamins and nutrients for just a fraction of the calories and sugar found in most beverages. Citrus punchThis first recipe is a sweet way to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. The orange juice and cranberry juice in this recipe offer a healthy dose of cancer-fighting antioxidants like vitamin C. You'll get the most vitamin C if you use freshly- squeezed orange juice, but refrigerated or frozen…
 
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  • Two Years “Clean”

    Sue Ennis
    25 Apr 2012 | 8:53 am
    Been awhile since I’ve done an update to the site and for those that stumble upon it — those people I have not met in person…I have to remember the purpose of this site…to help the next person from Day One – Cancer By the Day. One day at a time is, for me, the best way.  I took too much on — in heaps when they should have been smaller steps.  But you live and you learn…and life is always a work in progress. So, April comes around every year…and as the smell of spring hits the air…it brings me back to April 2010 diagnosis –and…

  • Bob Is On The Run Again!

    Sue Ennis
    3 Oct 2011 | 10:24 am
    As time passes you see how many people changed with me along the way…there’s no doubt that life does go back to normal, the way it used to be and battling cancer very slowly becomes a distant memory (not that it is ever forgotten!)…and at the same time there are people that kept positive changes in place!.  I continue to be touched by so many different things across the people we know…and in that very special circle is Bob…please join in in support of his run for Breast Cancer :)  http://dallas.info-komen.org/site/TR?px=9070310&fr_id=2145&pg=personal

  • When You Know It’s Been Too Long!

    Sue Ennis
    3 Sep 2011 | 7:06 pm
    I’ve gone to post an update for all to know what’s new and what’s going on in my circles–and I had the clear sign that I’ve strayed way too long…the login and password completely escaped me!  That’s not good…and for someone that’s so organized, control freak, type-A , ENTJ and detail oriented — i’m shocked I never recorded the login details…which showed me how much I never thought I’d forget the access to CancerByTheDay.com — but I guess things happen and life goes on. And that’s so the…

  • Losing Some, Gaining Others

    Sue Ennis
    25 May 2011 | 10:28 pm
    I have to be honest  …and with all the followers that might not have connected with me directly over the last few months…it’s tough to keep up this “Cancer By The Day”.  I never, in my most broad scope of thinking, thought this story would go beyond me.  At this point, just one year out from my radical double mastectomy, I figured it would be posts and updates from ME having finished my chemo and radiation therapy.  Did I ever think I’d be spared?  No. Did I think I’d be sharing someone else’s story? No. (nonetheless my sisters!) I know…

  • The “Off” Weeks

    Sue Ennis
    3 May 2011 | 8:52 am
    This week my sister and I consider it our “off” weeks…a week with no chemo appointments and where we typically sprint to get everything done before the “on week”.  Next week is the LAST “on” week!  We are thrilled that the 8th and final chemo treatment is Monday and at the same time, we know that the end is not there.  But rather, the following two weeks where the chemicals do their work…where days of aches, pains and fatigue kick in.  Each round has been a bit worse and different than the prior treatments effects. The feelings of a…
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  • I Feel Preddy

    Jessica
    14 May 2012 | 10:33 pm
    Today is my 6 month cancerversary.  That means it’s also my estimated original expiration date. To commemorate it, I made a very difficult decision to go on a short course of prednisone.  You might remember we had a torrid relationship from November through March.  Well, after my latest setback I’ve had quite a tough time getting back on my feet. My doctor discussed prednisone with me in late April when my cough started getting bad again.  When I grimaced at the thought, he assured me it’s certainly my decision, and I stored the option for future reference. I discussed…

  • 10 Things You Shouldn’t Say

    Jessica
    13 May 2012 | 4:19 am
    I came across this article last month, and I want to share the content I feel is most applicable. Title: 10 Things not to say to someone when they’re ill Author: Deborah Orr Originally published: The Guardian on 18 April 2012. 1. “I feel so sorry for you.”  Uh, thanks?  Being the object of your pity won’t make me feel better.  Instead, try this: “I wish you didn’t have to go through this.” or “It really sucks that you have to deal with this.” 2. “If anyone can beat this, it’s you.”  So many of my darling friends have…

  • Much Too Young

    Jessica
    11 May 2012 | 12:04 am
    I really don’t know where to start. It was Sunday afternoon, I was day three into chemo, and I wasn’t feeling well.  I had a fever, my cough was worsening, and I just… well, something just wasn’t right.  By 6 o’clock I had spoken with the on-call doctor twice, my fever was up to 100.7, and we agreed that I ought to be seen at the hospital. I was in so much pain from coughing.  I could barely stand or walk, but Seth managed to get me into his truck and off to the ER.  (We now know an ambulance would have been a wiser route.)  The wait at the hospital was…

  • Chemo: Round 1

    Jessica
    8 May 2012 | 11:08 pm
    The port went in on Thursday, and my first round of chemo was on Friday. It went as well as it could, I guess. I arrived as scheduled for my 9:15 appointment. First I met with the office manager. She had a form for me to sign to apply for financial assistance for one of the drugs, Avastin. Next I met with a nurse and a tech who took my history (questions I’ve memorized by now), weighed me, and measured my blood pressure and pulseOx. Then the tech accessed my port. I didn’t know it was happening in that room versus the treatment room, so I asked her to explain the entire process as…

  • ImPORTant

    Jessica
    4 May 2012 | 11:16 pm
    I arrived at outpatient registration shortly after 7:30am on Thursday morning.  There were no other patients, and the intake employee waved me to her cubicle.  I explained that I pre-registered the night before and just needed to pay the $150 surgical co-pay.  We completed this transaction, and Seth retrieved a wheelchair from the lobby so we could make the trek to Interventional Radiology. We followed the ‘green line’ for five minutes, negotiated another administrative obstacle, and were finally allowed to enter the quiet, private waiting room. It felt like we waited…
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  • Milk and Cancer

    30 Apr 2012 | 1:52 pm
    Dear Dr. Bone,Is it true that there is a difference in the risk for cancer if you drink whole milk instead of skim or 2%? My friends and I were discussing it at lunch. I thought the benefits of lower fat were all related to heart disease, but they say that whole milk also contributes to cancer. Who is right?D.L.Dear D.L. The relationship between milk and cancer is complex. Countries whose inhabitants do not consume much milk seem to have lower incidences of certain cancers. For example, in Japan and Mongolia there is less breast cancer than in the United States. One of the reasons posited for…

  • Chicken Nuggets

    16 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    Dear Dr. Bone,My mother hates it when I eat McDonald’s food. She says that the chicken nuggets are loaded with chemicals. Would I be more likely to get cancer from eating too many chicken nuggets? If so, what kind of cancer?Junk Food Junkie Dear Junk Food Junkie,Hard question to answer. I won’t single out one fast food chain. Most chicken nuggets bought at a fast food restaurant are made with combinations of chicken meat and what are called by-products. These are other parts of the chicken including the tendons that attach muscles to bones. They grind the meat into a paste and add…

  • Juicing and Cancer

    12 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    Dear Dr. Bone,I just read an article about the power of juicing and a raw diet to prevent cancer. What do you think?Health NutDear Health Nut,I am so happy that bring up prevention as a topic. Cetainly we wouldn’t need to work so hard on treating cancer if we could prevent it in the first place! I may sound like a broken record, but cancer is not just one disease. If it were, then we could probably come up with the right way to prevent it. Instead, there are so many reasons people get cancer, that no one behavior will guarantee that you won’t get cancer. Eating organic, or raw, or juicing…

  • Convincing A Friend To Quit Smoking

    10 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    Dear D. Bone,I know this is not exactly a question about cancer, but I thought you might help. My sister died of lung cancer after smoking for 40 years. My nephew is now a grown man with children. He smokes like a chimney! He watched his mother die but won’t quit. Is there anything that can be done to convince him that he needs to stop smoking now?FrustratedDear Frustrated,It is hard to believe that someone who has watched a loved one die of a smoking related cancer still smokes themselves. Remember, smoking is an addiction, and a lesson learned from Alcoholics Anonymous is that you cannot…

  • Elective Second Mastectomy

    6 Apr 2012 | 10:58 am
    Dear Dr. Bone,I just celebrated 5 years out from my breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and implant reconstruction with a matching augmentation implant to the other side for symmetry. This week I had a suspicious mammogram on my remaining real breast. I am a wreck waiting for the biopsy. I don’t think I can go through it all again. Do you think the surgeon would be wiling to remove my breast regardless of the biopsy result? I think it will be the only way I will sleep peacefully. Anxiously waiting, Jupiter Dear Anxious, If only I had a penny for every patient in your shoes...Your situation is…
 
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  • SlimKicker.com

    7 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Oh boy, I'm waaaay late on any updates. Apologies. I have been otherwise occupied on an extended tour through the 9 circles of Dante's Inferno. Did you know Palermo Tours now offers this as an excursion? Truly! Last year I met a very driven woman, Christine Chew, who was developing her own app for healthy eating and fitness. She understood the basic problem with both is the challenge of maintaining MOTIVATION and WILLPOWER in the face of daily life obligations and general ennui. Being healthy as a way of life, as she said, is "such an abstract goal" for many that it becomes overwhelming. So…

  • Guest Post: David Haas

    30 Jan 2012 | 9:33 am
    Recently I made the e-acquaintance of David Haas, a cancer patient advocate for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. He researches and writes for the betterment of cancer patients around the United States with a particular focus on Mesothelioma, a lung-related cancer of the mesothelial tissue associated with exposure to asbestos. As an example of the disease that many of you probably already have familiarity with, large numbers of the 9/11 first responders are suffering now from mesothelioma. David reached out to me to ask whether I ever have guest bloggers. I was flabbergasted, having never…

  • Sitting on the fence is harmful to your nether regions.

    9 Jan 2012 | 12:25 pm
    "I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I've written a long one instead." - attributed at various points to Blaise Pascal, Mark Twain, Voltaire, Samuel Clemens, and probably others too. Dear Family and Friends: I've not updated my blog or reached out regarding the DFMC in some time, despite having been accepted for the 4th consecutive year to the Dana-Farber Marathon team. 2011 was a horrific year on so many levels, and these last several months have left me feeling rudderless. I felt myself wanting to withdraw from everything, including running 26.2 miles on a cold April morning from…

  • New Record Broken!

    21 Oct 2011 | 12:25 pm
    Team members (left to right) Hillary Hall, Amy Chambers, Denise Nolan, and Jan Ross, director of Marathon and Running Programs, present the ceremonial "BIG CHECK" Barrett Rollins, MD, PhD, Dana-Farber's Chief Scientific Officer and DFMC teammate. No, not a new record for my longest marathon run ever. No need to be a smarty pants. I heard you. THE 2011 DANA-FARBER MARATHON CHALLENGE TEAM broke all records and raised a new all-time high of $4,598,628.50. Yes. That is Four Million, Five Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars (and fifty cents). Of which, ONE HUNDRED…

  • SuperTy's Dad Running for Fred's Team

    19 Oct 2011 | 10:40 am
    Ty Louis Campbell :) For more information, visit SuperTy.org ... Many of us have been following Ty Campbell's progress this past year, fighting a deadly cancer his parents have been told was/is fatal, living well past when it was thought last January that he would not make it. Here is Ty's life by numbers, although we all know it is so SO much more than this. It always has been. It always will be. But the numbers help to pummel this into our brains. I read them and they feel as if Mike Tyson is slamming my head repeatedly before I go down for the count. 365+ days of cancer 167 nights in…
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  • Researchers See Increased Risk of Lung Cancer Among Asbestos Textile Workers

    Wade Rawlins
    15 May 2012 | 11:38 am
    In a new study, medical researchers at the University of Nebraska and Duke University investigated the relation between the size and shape of asbestos fibers and incidence of lung cancer among workers employed at asbestos textile mills. Asbestos, a mineral fiber, causes respiratory disease in humans including pleural abnormalities; asbestosis, a chronic scarring of the lungs; lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the chest cavity and abdominal cavity. Writing in the May issue of the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the researchers reported tracking the health…

  • Antioxidants in Red Wine May Prove Useful in Treating Mesothelioma, Research Suggests

    Wade Rawlins
    10 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    Drinking red wine in moderation has long been considered to have health benefits. A substance called resveratrol, an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes, may help reduce unhealthy cholesterol and prevent damage to blood vessels, research has shown. Now, new research suggests that red wine also may benefit patients with mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. A study in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine says that resveratrol causes some malignant mesothelioma cell to die. Korean medical scientists at Soonchunhyant University found the resveratrol suppressed…

  • Pinpointing Proteins Linked to Mesothelioma May Lead to New Therapies for Patients

    Wade Rawlins
    8 May 2012 | 3:28 pm
    An international team including researchers in New York, Hawaii and Italy have pinpointed a protein known as HMGB1 as a key player in the development of malignant mesothelioma, a cancer associated with asbestos exposure. The new study in the journal Cancer Research describes the role that HMGB1 plays in the growth of malignant mesothelioma. It also suggests the possibility of a novel therapeutic approach for mesothelioma patients. Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive and highly lethal cancer. Approximately 2,500 to 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year, and a…

  • Navy Veteran’s Award of $32 Million for Asbestos Exposure Among Largest NY Verdicts

    Wade Rawlins
    3 May 2012 | 2:41 pm
    A $32 million verdict awarded to a Navy veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos aboard ships ranks among the five largest New York verdicts of 2011, according the legal publication Verdict Search. The New York law firm of Belluck & Fox represented Ronald Dummitt and his wife Doris Kay Dummitt, who accused asbestos manufacturers of recklessly failing to warn him about the health hazards of their products used on ships. Inhaling microscopic asbestos fibers causes mesothelioma, an incurable cancer that produces tumors in the lining of the lung and the abdominal cavity.

  • Leading Lobbying Group for Canada’s Asbestos Industry Shuts Doors, Marking Turning Point

    Wade Rawlins
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:33 am
    Canada’s leading organization that lobbies on behalf of the asbestos industry is closing its doors, The Montreal Gazette newspaper reported Sunday. The Chrysotile Institute which receives government funding and advocates on behalf of Canada’s asbestos mining industry, published a notice of its plans to dissolve in the Canada Gazette, the government’s publication for announcing laws and giving official notice. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was once widely used in many building materials and products. But inhaling fibers of chrysotile asbestos causes serious disease in humans including…
 
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  • New Research Suggests Ingredient in Red Wine Can Help Fight Mesothelioma

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    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    by Nancy MeredithAmericans have long envied the longevity of Europeans along the Mediterranean Sea.  Their good health has been attributed to their healthy lifestyle and their diet, known as the Mediterranean diet, of fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, nuts and an occasional indulgence in a glass of red wine.  While mesothelioma patients have long been encouraged to follow a healthy diet and to get light exercise while battling the disease, doctors have shied away from suggesting a glass of wine with their dinner. Now, new research suggests that one aspect of the Mediterranean diet…

  • NY Mesothelioma Attorney Says New Study Shows Wide Risks Created by Workplace Asbestos Exposure

    bf-admin
    15 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    New York, NY, May 04, 2012 — A new British study reporting that workers exposed to asbestos run a higher risk of developing life-threatening illnesses in addition to mesothelioma is a disturbing finding but not entirely a surprise, New York mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today.The study, recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, found that workers who were exposed to asbestos between 1971 and 2005 had a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and suffering strokes than those who were not.    “Asbestos is…

  • Can Cholesterol Help Fight Mesothelioma?

    bf-admin
    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    According to the American Heart Association, too much cholesterol in a person’s system can build up on the walls of the arteries forming a plaque that can narrow the arteries leading to a heart attack or stroke. But in a recent study, researchers found that cholesterol has one redeeming quality.  They found that cholesterol may be effective at fighting cancer, leading to novel treatments for all cancers, including those difficult to treat such as mesothelioma. A Simon Fraser University researcher and his colleagues believe that cholesterol-binding proteins, or oxysterol binding…

  • Belluck & Fox’s Mesothelioma and Construction Lawsuits Among Top New York Verdicts of 2011

    bf-admin
    11 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    New York, NY, May 05, 2012 — Two Belluck & Fox, LLP, mesothelioma verdicts are among the Top New York Verdicts of 2011, according to recent results from Verdict Search.The $32 million verdict obtained in the case of Dummit v. A.W. Chesterton (No. 190196/10) placed No. 4 on the list. The $19.5 million verdict in the case of Konstantin v. 630 Third Avenue Associates (No. 190134/10) placed No. 10 overall and first in the construction category.The firm secured both verdicts in August 2011 in New York Supreme Court. Judge Joan Madden presided over both cases.Founding partner and veteran…

  • NORD Honors Supporters of Mesothelioma and All Rare Diseases for Their Commitment to Improving the Lives of Patients

    bf-admin
    10 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Next week the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will honor men and women who have made a difference in the lives of people with rare diseases.  Rare diseases, such as mesothelioma, AIDS and muscular dystrophy, affect over 30 million Americans, and leave many with terminal illnesses and no treatment.  Due to the rarity of mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, and all other orphan diseases, managing the disease and trying to find appropriate treatment can be overwhelming to the patients and their families.  NORD offers vital services to the…
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  • Colon Cancer Treatment

    Maz Abbey
    16 May 2012 | 11:56 am
    Four the Main Actions For the Treatment of Colon Cancer methods of colon cancer treatment The main options for colon cancer treatment are surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy. Surgery the most popular treatment method. Medical treatment options should you get from your doctor’s advice because the colon cancer  treatment may be done in a sustainable manner, alone or in combination. Here I will explain one by one from colon cancer treatment method in detail to you. Surgery Generally the colon cancer is treated with surgery and this depends on the stage of the…

  • Liver Cancer

    Maz Abbey
    15 May 2012 | 11:50 am
    Knowing Liver Cancer Will Reduce the Risk of Illness and Death Before you know more about liver cancer, it helps if you also know what the function of liver in our body. If we know the essential functions of the liver then it will be our main assets to be aware about the importance of maintaining healthy liver from all health disorders, especially cancer. The liver performs a number of critical functions for the body that include: Removing harmful materials from the blood Creating bile to help break down fat, digest food, and remove waste from the body Converting food into essential nutrients…

  • Cervical Cancer

    Maz Abbey
    13 May 2012 | 11:36 am
    The Women Must Know What is Cervical Cancer Exactly? Cervical anatomy and the presence of cancer Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 after breast cancer. Around 2,800 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, with more than 1,000 women dying of the disease annually. Cervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women. According to statistics recorded by the American Cancer Society that the latest data of cervical cancer in 2012 noted: -          About 12,170 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be…

  • Symptoms of Colon Cancer

    Maz Abbey
    11 May 2012 | 7:03 pm
    The Seven of Most Common Symptoms of Colon Cancer Recognize early symptoms of colon cancer reduces the risk of death According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. The risk of colon cancer is a little higher in men. Colon cancer is also the third leading cause of death in the United States.  Colon cancer is a disease of the last 6 feet on the intestines, developing in most cases from small polyps in the colon that eventually turn cancerous. The symptoms of colon cancer in the early stages are…

  • Anti Cancer Diet

    Maz Abbey
    11 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    Manage Your Diet to Reduce Cancer Risk Smart to choose a safe and healthy foods for cancer prevention The foods that you consume directly impact how quickly your body will heal from cancer. In fact, diet and lifestyle are the main culprits when it comes to the development of cancer cells. Individuals who eat a diet filled with highly processed junk foods dramatically increase their chances of developing cancer. All junk foods contain chemicals that the body does not recognize, and the body deals with these chemicals by storing them as tumors. There are various opinions about what should be…
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