Exercise during curative chemotherapy for breast cancer has proven benefits. It helps reduce fatigue, preserve muscle strength, improve fitness, and enhance overall quality of life. Staying physically active…
With a wave of FDA approvals and promising clinical trials, treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are expanding fast. Amy Tiersten, MD, highlights the power of immunotherapies—especially checkpoint…
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent administration to patients with cancer is associated with increased risks of VTE and mortality. References and Resources Bennett C., Silver S., Djulbegovic B., et al. Venous…
Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses the questions and concerns patients have before undergoing bariatric surgery. References and Resources Larsen…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses non-compliance with HIVAIDS meds as well as ways to decrease the…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses post mastectomy breast reconstructive surgery. References…
The learning deficits of mice with trisomy 21 appear to have been prevented with a peptide combination, investigators reported from the National Institute of Child Health and Human…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses the uniqueness of a breast cancer…
Ellen Tedaldi, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of HIV Program, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses HIV testing. References and Resources Rapid HIV Testing of Women in…
Joseph Minniti, Founder and Director, The Cancer Foundation for Personal Appearance Inc, demonstrates how wigs and other hair attachments can help those suffering from hair loss due to…
Joseph Minniti, Founder and Director, The Cancer Foundation for Personal Appearance Inc, discusses how his business provides education, guidance, hair replacements, and wigs to help support women living…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses breast cancer support. References and Resources…
