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10 Signs of Cancer in Dogs

It is notoriously difficult to detect cancer early in pets. Get the facts about early detection, treatment and more from Dr. Phil Zeltzman.

Cancer patient learns chemotherapy “does not have to be what you fear”

Too Young for Cancer In 2015, 35-year-old Amanda Schwalb started feeling bad and was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery to remove a cyst. What she did not know was the emergency surgery w…

Dogs know you have cancer before you do

Studies show that man's best friend can detect cancer with surprising accuracy. Researchers hope to one day develop an electronic nose that mimics canines' extraordinary noses.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

How to Spot the Signs of Breast Cancer

More American women are surviving breast cancer, thanks in part to screening tests that can help detect it early. But knowing your own breasts can help you spot changes and report them to your doctor between exams.<br>Here are some signs to look out for.

A little-known problem with tattoos: The ink can complicate breast cancer screening

Tattoos are not linked to breast cancer, but they are linked to misleading mammograms.

How the Promise of Immunotherapy Is Transforming Oncology

New drugs such as Yervoy and nivolumab are extending survival times for some patients with melanoma and other deadly cancers.

How Could Big Data Change Oncology?

Apps that help oncologists identify which tests should be considered for tumor molecular analysis and how to use the results of those tests to evaluate therapy options are now available.

Is Oncology Care a Spiritual Practice?

"As oncologists," writes Dr. Ramy Sedhom, "if we are committed to healing patients, we must understand not only what cancer does to patients’ bodies, but what the disease does to them in spirit."

Finding the Path to Category Leadership in Oncology

Combination therapies are poised to transform markets over the next decade. Companies that use a category leadership approach and focus on one or two oncology fields will outperform rivals.

Quick Guide to Top Oncology Terminology

New approaches to diagnosing and treating cancer are being discovered and implemented every year. The rapid evolution of terminology and new treatment concepts can be daunting for those not working…

Your Cancer Answers: Why oncology clinical trials?

A Cure for Cancer? How CAR-T Therapy is Revolutionizing Oncology

CAR-T therapy has been hailed as a cure for cancer, but what really is this miraculous technology and what can we actually expect from it?

Childhood Cancer Survivor Becomes Oncology Nurse and Hero

A mother credits her son’s oncology nurse for saving his life and their entire family with her smile, grace and endless commitment.

What can space radiation protection learn from radiation oncology?

Protection from cosmic radiation of crews of long-term space missions is now becoming an urgent requirement to allow a safe colonization of the moon a…

Changes to radiation oncology offer hope when there was none

Radiation therapy has shown gradual improvements over the past 20 years. The advent of MR-guided stereotactic ablative radiation therapy promises a leap forward in treatment possibilities. And the energy and dedication of multidisciplinary teams embracing this innovation is going to make an incredible difference in patients’ survival and quality of life.

The Benefits of Yoga for Cancer Patients

A review of the ways that a yoga practice can help patients cope with their cancer and manage the physical symptoms and side effects of treatment.

Cancer Vaccines: Are They the Wave of the Future? : Oncology Times

'How Long Do I Have?' Tackling Oncology's Most Difficult Question

Physicians discuss how they navigate the difficulties of giving an accurate prognosis in the rapidly changing field of oncology.