Trouble Sleeping? This Science-Backed App Could Change Your Life
Our experts this have created an app that monitors a user’s circadian rhythm, then offers feedback throughout the day to optimize their sleep quality.
Medical Notes: Why Being Cynical Is Bad For Your Health, How Fungi May Soon Take Over, And Increasing The Effectiveness Of Chemotherapy
Is another global pandemic on the horizon? Antibodies aren’t just a protection from disease. Chemotherapy is tough on the body, but magnets could help. Being cynical is bad for your health.
From Detection To Remission: The Complete Guide To Being A Cancer Patient
Michelle Rapkin shares practical information while giving readers the confidence to be their own best advocate.
Cancer Drug Shortage: Deciding Who Lives And Who Dies
Our experts explain the effects of this ongoing shortage and how we can make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Got Foot Problems? It May Be A Rare Blood Cancer
Dr. Brandi Reeves, a hematologist, explains the subtle warning signs and reveals treatment options that can help slow the disease progression.
Why Fertility Preservation Is Crucial for Cancer Patients
An expert explains what the process looks like for both genders and why we need to increase access to fertility clinics.
A New Hope for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Treatments for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have remained the same for seventy years – until now. Scientists have created a medication, called Nubeqa, that pairs with the original treatments and helps lengthen the lifespan of patients.
Why Chemotherapy May Not Always Be the Best Option
Dr. Jeanne Tie created a blood test that determines whether chemotherapy is necessary for patients living with colon cancer.
Why Beating Cancer Doesn’t Mean The Battle’s Over
Cancer treatments like radiation or chemotherapy elevate a patient’s risk of fatal heart disease, even decades after beating the cancer itself. Fortunately, a new medical discipline called cardio-oncology is working to reduce this heart damage in cancer patients.
The Surprising World War II Origins of Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy has saved millions of lives, but its origins date to the chemical warfare agent mustard gas. An investigative reporter details how doctors turned death and tragedy to the lifesaver we know today.
Cancer Treatment and Sex
Cancer treatment has always focused on survival. Now doctors are increasingly focusing on side effects, including the effect of treatment on sexual function and satisfaction. However, many patients are shy about bringing up their difficulties, unaware there are ways to help. One of the nation’s top experts discusses.
Medical Notes: Week of January 7, 2018
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of January 7, 2018.
