Home Again 18 May, 2012, 7:09 pm
Hello my Friends, I haven't posted since I took the new job in Memphis. Well..., I decided I didn't want to be that far away from my family. I find it difficult to believe but I was able ...
Not Sweating the Small Con 18 May, 2012, 4:49 pm
Admittedly, sometimes my sense of judgment is suspect. Like the time I was waitressing in my early 20's and accepted a late night ride from an older customer, who told me on the way that he needed to detour ...
My friend Mr Xanax 18 May, 2012, 2:22 pm
Just finished 3rd day of radiation and now get to rest for the week-end. Day 1 did not go so well as it took 3 Xanax pills to get me to lay still and wear the mask. Walked out ...
Bump in the Road 18 May, 2012, 2:12 pm
My thyroidectomy surgery on Wednesday was a success. In addition to taking out my thyroid gland the ENT took some biopsies of my throat to check on the status of my primary cancer. He didn't see anything of note ...
5 wks post-treatment--thankful,steadfast,humble 18 May, 2012, 1:35 pm
here i am..5 weeks out..no mouth sores..no thrush..little mucus..still sore..but thats beside the point..saw another patient in treatment today,and i knew the look of despondency and pain and fatigue..but i also saw the hope through it all as he approached ...
Another opportunity to share... 17 May, 2012, 9:29 pm
I was asked to speak again...if you would like to hear go to Visalianaz.org hit missed sermons then click on May 13 and my name. I hope it gives you the insite to the strength and mercy you need ...
I.B.M.S. Dr. Coldwell's approach- Help with info. -considering it ?? 17 May, 2012, 7:50 pm
I have been dealing with my melanoma cancer for 3 years now.I am interested in Instinct Based Medicine System; does anybody have any personal experiences or know of someone who has taken Dr. Coldwell's approach towards curing their cancer.
Thank you for all your comments, hugs, and prayers 17 May, 2012, 6:03 pm
Hello Everyone,
I am going to do the next treatment on Monday. I also see the doctor and if he tells me he wants me to stop the treatment I will. I am not going to ...
Scanning ahead 17 May, 2012, 4:35 pm
I had two follow up appointments this week. They both went well. My red blood counts were still a bit low but they were happy with them, so I'm not worrying about it. My radiology oncologist examined ...
I Finally Made A Decision! 17 May, 2012, 2:33 pm
I must say, so far, the most difficult decision I had to make was to choose a surgeon. We are not talking about a surgeon who will perform an appendectomy. This is a surgeon who needs to make sure that ...
Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancer - Las Vegas Review-Journal 19 May, 2012, 4:18 am
Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancerLas Vegas Review-JournalBy ARAcontent Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men, with one in six diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. However, it is especially important for African-American men, who have a one in five chance of being diagnosed, which is the highest ...Prostate Cancer Experts Say No to ProstatectomyHealthTechZoneRacial Differences in Cancer TreatmentdailyRxall 7 news articles »
Focus is prostate cancer, natural medicine - Enterprise-Record 19 May, 2012, 12:20 am
Focus is prostate cancer, natural medicineEnterprise-RecordCHICO — Harry Chrissakis, a holistic therapist and lecturer, will give a one-hour talk on prostate cancer and natural medicine Wednesday at Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. It will be 6:30-7:30 pm Chrissakis will discuss some of the driving forces ...
Doctor's Advice: Has this young guy got cancer? - Jamaica Gleaner 18 May, 2012, 9:37 pm
Jamaica GleanerDoctor's Advice: Has this young guy got cancer?Jamaica GleanerI told my friend about it, and he said that it was 'probably prostate trouble.' Is he right? I am terrified of getting cancer. A No, he is NOT right. Prostate cancer mainly occurs in guys who are over 50 years old. It is virtually unknown in young men ...
Patient takes stand against Highmark - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 18 May, 2012, 5:21 pm
Patient takes stand against HighmarkPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBy Luis Fábregas Soon after doctors diagnosed Mahendra Patel with prostate cancer late last year, his health insurer delivered a bombshell. Representatives of Highmark's Freedom Blue plan informed Patel that the insurer would not pay for the full ...and more »
Catching a killer quicker: Two new prostate cancer tests - KSAT San Antonio 18 May, 2012, 3:06 pm
KSAT San AntonioCatching a killer quicker: Two new prostate cancer testsKSAT San AntonioBACKGROUND: Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in a man's prostate. It is one of the most frequent forms of cancer affecting men. About one in every six men will be diagnosed with this disease sometime during the course of his life.The deadly myths about prostate cancerLincoln News MessengerFree prostate cancer screeningsWJXT JacksonvilleMost cases of prostate cancer curable if detected and treated earlyInsideHalton.comNews-Medical.net -Washington Post -eNews Park Forestall 9 news articles »
Prostate Cancer Tops News in Humdrum ASCO Abstract Release - PharmaLive.com (press release) 18 May, 2012, 11:32 am
Prostate Cancer Tops News in Humdrum ASCO Abstract ReleasePharmaLive.com (press release)But the biggest biotech stock mover following the low-key abstract release was Dendreon Corp., which fell 11 percent on promising data from a potential competitor in the prostate cancer space -- though the drop likely was at least partially ...Dendreon stock dives after rival's cancer drug shows benefitsThe Seattle TimesDendreon shares fall; SEC probe, rival drug may be reasonsBizjournals.comDendreon Announces Presentation of PROVENGE Data at the 2012 American Society ...MarketWatch (press release)Xconomy -Health Imaging -Seeking Alphaall 9 news articles »
Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancer - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 18 May, 2012, 11:28 am
Bone health critical issue for men with prostate cancerMilwaukee Journal SentinelBy (ARA) (ARA) - Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men, with one in six diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. However, it is especially important for African-American men, who have a one in five chance of being diagnosed, ...Prostate Cancer Experts Say No to ProstatectomyHealthTechZoneRacial Differences in Cancer TreatmentdailyRxall 5 news articles »
Most cases of prostate cancer curable if detected and treated early - InsideHalton.com 18 May, 2012, 10:44 am
Most cases of prostate cancer curable if detected and treated earlyInsideHalton.comTen years ago, like thousands of men across the country each year, Burlington's Bob Allan was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “For me, personally, there was no family history reference,” said the 71-year-old Burlington engineer and accountant.Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator offers men 'individual risk assessment'News-Medical.netA Meeting of the Medical MindsWashington PostClinical Trials For Cannabis And Prostate Cancer WarrantedeNews Park ForestPost-Bulletin -domain-Ball 6 news articles »
Charlie Wilson's fight against prostate cancer - Local 10 18 May, 2012, 10:34 am
Charlie Wilson's fight against prostate cancerLocal 10"Mr. Wilson... you have prostate cancer." Those words made up the most devastating phrase I had ever heard. I have faced numerous challenges in my life and my journey hasn't been an easy one. I walk that journey step-by-step and prayer-by-prayer.and more »
Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator offers men 'individual risk assessment' - News-Medical.net 18 May, 2012, 1:14 am
Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator offers men 'individual risk assessment'News-Medical.netMen worried about prostate cancer have a new online resource, freely available, to help them assess their risk. The multi-step Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator, www.prostatecancer-riskcalculator.com*, has been created by the founders of the European ...Clinical Trials For Cannabis And Prostate Cancer WarrantedeNews Park Forestall 2 news articles »
BLOGS OF THE DAY: Jenny to strip for Playboy again - Daily Mail 18 May, 2012, 6:00 pm
Daily MailBLOGS OF THE DAY: Jenny to strip for Playboy againDaily Maildbtechno.com People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests. The finding comes from an analysis of 41 past studies on the link between fish in the diet and new diagnoses and deaths from colorectal ...and more »
Donna Summer And 9/11 - The Province (blog) 18 May, 2012, 3:40 pm
Donna Summer And 9/11The Province (blog)Donna Summer thought her lung cancer was a result of the toxic air after 9/11 attack in New York. He apartment was near ground zero and she was home at the time. The air was filled with dust from the collapse of the twin towers.and more »
US Suggests All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C - Wall Street Journal (blog) 18 May, 2012, 1:25 pm
US Suggests All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis CWall Street Journal (blog)If undiagnosed, hepatitis C can cause liver cancer or cirrhosis, and US health officials said more than 15000 Americans died from those illnesses in 2007, the most recent data available. The proposed recommendation comes as treatments battling ...and more »
Stroller Brigade Planned After Newspaper Exposes Chemical Industry Deception - EP Magazine (blog) 18 May, 2012, 11:46 am
Stroller Brigade Planned After Newspaper Exposes Chemical Industry DeceptionEP Magazine (blog)“The rise in childhood and young adult cancer is simply unacceptable,” said Lindsay Dahl, deputy director of the Safer Chemicals Healthy Families Blog. “Learning and developmental disabilities are on the rise in alarming rates.and more »
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer ... - SYS-CON Media (press release) 18 May, 2012, 11:11 am
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer ...SYS-CON Media (press release)By Business Wire Jack Andraka, 15, of Crownsville, Md. was awarded first place for his new method to detect pancreatic cancer at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public.and more »
Pet Cancer Awareness Month Helps Teach Owners about Leading Cause of Death - Morgan Hill Times (blog) 18 May, 2012, 10:03 am
Pet Cancer Awareness Month Helps Teach Owners about Leading Cause of DeathMorgan Hill Times (blog)As the month of May gets underway, so does Pet Cancer Awareness Month. This month is designed to bring awareness to pet owners about the leading cause of death in pets, cancer. Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles, assistant professor for Small Animal Clinical ...
11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Walks to Help Others - Patch.com 18 May, 2012, 10:00 am
11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Walks to Help OthersPatch.comFor Jackson, who blogs about the first year of Emma's life on dadofthedecade.com, each day was another moment of abject terror mixed with tears and fear. Today, he would say sometimes it feels the same. “Most of the time my life is about learning to be ...
Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Detection Tool - SYS-CON Media (press release) 18 May, 2012, 8:33 am
Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Detection ToolSYS-CON Media (press release)By Business Wire Jack Andraka, 15, of Crownsville, Md. was awarded first place for his new method to detect pancreatic cancer at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public.and more »
Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Detection Tool - MarketWatch (press release) 18 May, 2012, 8:20 am
Fifteen-Year-Old Creates Non-Invasive Pancreatic Cancer Detection ToolMarketWatch (press release)Jack Andraka, 15, of Crownsville, Md. was awarded first place for his new method to detect pancreatic cancer at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public. Based on diabetic test paper, ...and more »
AM Vitals: FDA OKs Generic Plavix - Wall Street Journal (blog) 18 May, 2012, 7:16 am
AM Vitals: FDA OKs Generic PlavixWall Street Journal (blog)Children Under Age 4 Are at Highest Risk for Drowning (Time's Healthland blog): A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an average of 3880 people died from drowning in each of the years 2005-'09. And drowning is the No.and more »
Ohio boys share school, Cub Scouts, cancer battles 19 May, 2012, 9:19 am
Then, weeks went by before Alex could go outside. He was a patient at Toledo Children's Hospital, his window overlooking offices and a roof, as the weather warmed.
Cancer Foundation hosts benefit luncheon 19 May, 2012, 4:05 am
The Ryan Lee Holland Cancer Foundation luncheon is being called "The Gathering of Hope."A The event features a luncheon, silent auction and raffle.
Insomnia and its treatment in women with breast cancer. 19 May, 2012, 1:05 am
Sleep medicine reviews , Vol. 10, No. 6. , pp. 419-429, doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2006.03.005 Insomnia is a common complaint in breast cancer patients and has been shown to have a host of psychological and medical correlates and consequences.
Physical and psychosocial recovery in the year after primary treatment of breast cancer. 18 May, 2012, 9:00 pm
Journal of clinical oncology , Vol. 29, No. 9. , pp. 1101-1109, doi:10.1200/JCO.2010.28.8043 The 2000 National Institutes of Health Consensus Conference on Adjuvant Therapy of Breast Cancer recommended chemotherapy for all women with invasive cancer greater than 1 centimeter.
Nicole's Cancer-Fighting Journey Underway - May 18, 2012 18 May, 2012, 2:41 pm
Arcata's Nicole Nicole will start her breast cancer treatment at Marin General Hospital's Marin Cancer Institute on May 21, and the 41-year-old mother of two is now making a seven-day, 304-mile bicycle journey from her home in Arcata to Greenbrae.
Busting a move for breast health 18 May, 2012, 1:36 pm
Breast cancer survivors and supporters had downtown Vancouver buzzing in a fitness fury with the introduction of the BC Cancer Foundation's epic new event - Bust a Move for Breast Health.
Cancer Research UK to investigate new drug combination in lung cancer 16 May, 2012, 4:01 pm
Cancer Research UK’s Drug Development Office has opened the first trial of a new drug combination in patients with advanced solid tumours and in a subset of patients who have non-small cell lung cancer. This trial will combine two compounds that aim to starve the tumours while simultaneously blocking cancer cell growth.
Study uncovers genetic diversity of breast cancer 16 May, 2012, 9:56 am
Nine new genes involved in the development of breast cancer have been uncovered by Cambridge researchers, bringing the total number to at least 40.
NICE recommends prostate cancer drug abiraterone 15 May, 2012, 4:01 pm
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued new draft guidance recommending the use of previously rejected prostate cancer drug abiraterone (Zytiga) on the NHS.
Public back an end to tobacco marketing to children 13 May, 2012, 4:01 pm
The vast majority (84 per cent) of UK adults believe that children should not be exposed to any tobacco marketing according to new data published by Cancer Research UK today (Monday).
Cancer Patients seek reassurance through nurse helplines 13 May, 2012, 4:01 pm
A survey by Cancer Research UK’s helpline nurses has revealed that patients mainly need information to understand their situation and for peace of mind - not just to make treatment choices. The results are published today in Cancer Nursing Practice.
Ten ways to reduce cancer risk 19 May, 2012, 5:14 am
Here's the bad news: Nearly half of today's North American men and one-third of women will develop cancer, making it the second leading cause of death after heart disease.
Fight the good fight, support Ragnar Relay runners 18 May, 2012, 8:55 pm
In October of 2008, Joe Jesse Moore was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Typical of the strong man he was,A Joe battled his cancer with courage and grace, never giving up hope.
Donna Summer believed 9/11 gave her lung cancer after WTC attacks 18 May, 2012, 4:50 pm
While Donna Summer is dead, sources say she believed 9/11 gave her cancer. The "Radio" and "Bad Girls" singer reportedly inhaled toxic particles during the World Trade Center attacks on September 11.
Mum who lost dad to lung cancer backs cigarette campaign 18 May, 2012, 12:51 pm
A BROMSGROVE woman is backing a campaign for all cigarette packages to be stripped of enticing branding after she tragically lost her father to lung cancer.
New Druse Kadima MK glad to be in coalition 18 May, 2012, 8:46 am
Replacing Livni ally MK Gideon Ezra, who died of lung cancer, Mofaz loyalist Akram Hasson brings party back to full force.
Comment on Hair loss in dogs by Bettye Seidman 19 March, 2012, 3:24 am
I hardly drop responses, however i did some searching and wound up here We Are The Cure Blog | Canine Cancer Information » Blog Archive » Hair loss in dogs. And I do have 2 questions for you if you tend not to mind. Could it be just me or does it give the impression like a few of these comments appear like they are left by brain dead people? And, if you are writing at additional social sites, I would like to keep up with anything new you have to post. Would you make a list of every one of all your shared pages like your Facebook page, twitter feed, or linkedin profile?
Comment on How to resolve canine ear infections by 12 Hour Cure For Yeast Infection 4 March, 2012, 2:22 pm
If you are looking for how to cure yeast infection, I highly recommend Sarah Summer’s recipe not only because hundreds of patients if not thousands speak his recipe words in mouth but also because I myself was ever one of his patients come recovered as soon as in one day! Here is the link: → http://to.ly/cmN7
Comment on Do you check your pets gum regularly? by Kristen Hyslope 7 February, 2012, 3:29 pm
Not to mention tumors can develop on the gums virtually overnight! My dog, Ruby, went through this in October. Luckily, we caught the cancer before it spread to her tonsils and lungs, but she had to have 7 teeth removed on the right upper half of her mouth.
Comment on 7 Things You Need to Know about Canine Cancer by Dovey Thomas 27 January, 2012, 1:47 am
I am sorry I should tell you that my veterinarian has prescribed 2 antibiotics, Tramadol for pain, Rimadyl for inflammation and pain.
My girlfriend recommends “Essiac” Tea it is a 4-herb tea: Burdock root, Sheep Sorrel, Slippery Elm Bark, and Turkey Rhubarb root.
Any suggestions, that can help “Pummy” would be most appreciated. I know this may be somewhat difficult as you are not examining/physically seeing the dog; however, any help you can give is most appreciated.
Thank you!
Comment on 7 Things You Need to Know about Canine Cancer by Dovey Thomas 27 January, 2012, 1:37 am
Hi, What are the normal treatments for gum cancer? What does it look like? It seems as though my vet isn’t willing to look at any options…she simply states that our dog is in “hospice” care at home. She said surgical removal is too disfiguring.
Sincerely,
Dovey Thomas
mother of “Pummy” AKA my best friend
Comment on What our Pets teach us by Aerosmithdave 20 December, 2011, 2:27 am
Hello Wearethecure,
I take your point, Many families consider their pets to be part of their immediate family. They purchase pet cremation urns to store their pet’s ashes in for a lasting memory. Pet urns are becoming more popular among individuals who have a lasting love for their loved one and would prefer not to have a funeral their pet the traditional way.
Regards
One Person CAN Make A Difference!
Glioblastoma Classification Revision Should Improve Patient Care 18 May, 2012, 1:00 am
Radiation oncology researchers have revised the system used by doctors since the 1990s to determine the prognosis of people with glioblastoma, which is the most devastating of malignant brain tumors. The outdated system was devised for glioblastoma and related brain tumors that were treated by radiation therapy only, and it relied on clinical signs and symptoms...
Lapatinib Combined With Cetuximab Overcomes Resistance In EGFR-Driven Tumors 18 May, 2012, 12:00 am
Targeted therapies have been studied for years, but recent laboratory research is providing robust clues about drugs that might work better in combination, particularly in treating cancers that have become resistant to therapy. That kind of information is behind a novel clinical trial at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center that combines cetuximab and lapatinib...
Make Or Break For Cellular Tissues 18 May, 2012, 12:00 am
Models developed to study liquids are used to investigate the mechanics of cellular tissues, which could further our understanding of embryonic development and cancer In a study about to be published in EPJ E¹, French physicists from the Curie Institute in Paris have demonstrated that the behaviour of a thin layer of cells in contact with an unfavourable substrate is akin...
Google Algorithm Finds Cancer Biomarkers 17 May, 2012, 2:00 pm
Seven proteins that can help physicians evaluate how aggressive a patient's cancer is and whether or not they should receive chemotherapy have been identified by German researchers...
Groundbreaking Advance In Medical Diagnostics 17 May, 2012, 1:00 am
Researchers have created an ultrasensitive biosensor that could open up new opportunities for early detection of cancer and "personalized medicine" tailored to the specific biochemistry of individual patients. The device, which could be several hundred times more sensitive than other biosensors, combines the attributes of two distinctly different types of sensors, said Muhammad A...
Some Dietary Supplements May Increase Cancer Risk 17 May, 2012, 1:00 am
Beta-carotene, selenium and folic acid - taken up to three times their recommended daily allowance, these supplements are probably harmless. But taken at much higher levels as some supplement manufacturers suggest, these three supplements have now been proven to increase the risk of developing a host of cancers...
Under-Use Of Safer Kidney Cancer Surgery For Poorer, Sicker Medicare, Medicaid Patients 17 May, 2012, 1:00 am
An increasingly common and safer type of surgery for kidney cancer is not as likely to be used for older, sicker and poorer patients who are uninsured or rely on Medicare or Medicaid for their health care, according to a new study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital...
Gender Comparison In Kidney Cancer Surgery 17 May, 2012, 1:00 am
Women do better than men after surgical removal of part or all of a cancerous kidney, with fewer post-operative complications, including dying in the hospital, although they are more likely to receive blood transfusions related to their surgery. But Henry Ford Hospital researchers who documented these gender differences can't say why they exist...
Skin Cancer Screenings: Questions and Answers 28 March, 2012, 8:41 pm
Each month on Health Central’s Skin Cancer site, we select a member question or topic to explore with our consulting dermatologist, Dr. Lawrence Green, a practicing dermatologist and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine. This month we are going to be talking about skin cancer screenings and how you can get one even when you lack insurance.
To find out more about Dr....
Melanoma in Photos: Can You Diagnose Skin Cancer from Photographs? 28 February, 2012, 8:15 pm
In a previous post I wrote about the theory that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt may have been hiding the fact that he had malignant skin cancer. Dr. Steven Lomazow and Eric Fettmann co-authored a book, F.D.R.’s Deadly Secret, to share their hypothesis. In the book the authors claim that FDR’s melanoma can be seen in historical photographs. It got me to wonder if melanoma can be detected or even diagnosed from photos. In order to...
Have You Had Mohs Surgery? Skin Cancer Question of the Week 7 February, 2012, 6:20 pm
Hello everyone!
I am your Community Leader for Health Central's Skin Cancer Community and I would like to try something new for this site with a community discussion forum. We have written a lot about certain topics pertaining to skin cancer including Mohs Surgery. This is a very popular and successful surgical treatment for certain types of skin cancer including some forms of both squamous and basal cell...
Sensitive to Sunlight? Two Skin Conditions Women Need to Know About 31 January, 2012, 7:57 pm
We receive a lot of questions on our skin sites about skin reactions to sunlight. For some people, especially women, just a little exposure to the sun can cause rashes, hives and other skin irritation. When someone has this type of skin reaction to the sun we say that they are photosensitive. There can be many causes for photosensitivity including medications and skin diseases such as psoriasis and rosacea. Yet there are two other skin...
Healing After Mohs Surgery: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions 28 November, 2011, 8:24 pm
Each month we will be selecting one member question to be answered by our consulting dermatologist, Dr. Lawrence Green, who is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine. To find out more about Dr. Green please visit his website: Aesthetics, Skin Care, and Dermasurgery. One of the most popular topics brought up by members of SkinCancerConnection is about Mohs surgery.
Mohs...
Skin Cancer on the Hand: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions 29 September, 2011, 2:23 pm
One of the questions many people have about skin cancer is where it can develop on the body. Wherever you have skin is where skin cancer may occur. The most common sites on the body for skin cancer to develop are those areas which have been exposed to ultra-violet light either from the sun or tanning beds. These areas may include the face, scalp, neck, trunk and limbs. However, some skin cancers are found in places of the body you might not...
Skin Cancer Resources 8 August, 2011, 5:41 am
If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer you may be one of the millions of patients who seek support and information on the Internet. In addition to your doctor’s medical guidance, internet resources can provide much needed assistance in walking you through the process of how skin cancer is diagnosed to how it may be treated. The Internet can also provide an instant way to communicate with other patients who dealing with skin cancer....
Skin Cancer Resources: How to Find Financial Assistance for Treatment and Prescriptions 7 August, 2011, 6:21 pm
One of the concerns you may have as a skin cancer patient is how you will afford the cost of physician visits, medical procedures, and medications used to treat your skin cancer. Many people lack financial resources or insurance to even pay for preventive skin cancer screenings. And medical costs related to skin cancer can be daunting. SkinCancerConnection is here to help with links to financial assistance resources so that you can get the help...
Atypical Mole Removal: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions 28 July, 2011, 2:24 pm
One topic of concern for many of our members here on SkinCancerConnection is what to do about an atypical mole. An atypical mole is also sometimes called a “dysplastic nevus.” These types of lesions are described as atypical because they do not look like other moles. They may have irregular borders, asymmetry, multiple colors, or show a change in size. Any suspicious mole that changes in size or color, itches, bleeds, or looks...
Mohs Surgery: Question and Answer 30 June, 2011, 4:11 pm
One of the topics most asked about by our members here on SkinCancerConnection is about Mohs surgery. Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized skin surgery which achieves the two goals of ascertaining complete tumor excision while sacrificing a minimal amount of normal surrounding skin. In Mohs surgery, the surgeon excises tumor and immediately evaluates the specimen under the microscope while the patient is still in the office. Mohs surgery...