Cancer Awareness
Proteasome Inhibitors In Multiple Myeloma
Proteasome inhibitors are medications that target proteasomes inside the cells. Proteasomes digest unneeded or damaged proteins. Proteasome inhibitors block proteasomes inside cells causing a buildup… Continue Reading
New Treatment For Indolent Lymphoma
Obinutuzumab was FDA approved in November 2017 as first line therapy for follicular lymphoma. The monoclonal antibody was first given in combination with chemotherapy then… Continue Reading
Can Breast Reconstruction Be Done After a Lumpectomy?
The treatment of breast cancer continues to evolve. With improved screening, detection of breast cancer occurs at an earlier stage and more women are candidates… Continue Reading
Novel Treatment BRCA Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
Up to 10% of breast cancers are caused by inherited mutations BRCA 1 and BRCA 2. BRCA 1 and 2 play a major role in… Continue Reading
Immunotherapy In Bladder Cancer
For many years chemotherapy was the only treatment for bladder cancer and notoriously was not very effective and is very toxic. The treatment for bladder… Continue Reading
Inhibitors CDK4 and CDK6 For Metastatic Breast Cancer
In October 2015, the FDA stated that CDK4 and CDK6 inhibitors were breakthrough therapy for metastatic breast cancer ER positive HER2 negative. CDK4 is required… Continue Reading
Sleep Apnea Dental Relationship To Cancer and Other Chronic Conditions
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an effect of impaired oral function as it relates to the jaw, tongue, throat relationship. This, in effect, determines whether… Continue Reading
Physical Therapy and Cancer
Cancer can have a profound effect on many systems of the body. It is necessary to seek the services of a broad team of health… Continue Reading
Head and Neck Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus
Head and neck cancer is a serious issue that is impacting many patients worldwide. The incident of head and neck cancer is 640,000 new cases… Continue Reading
Facts About Bladder Cancer
A diagnosis of cancer is a frightening thing for anyone. You need not only the very best medical care, but also the right information to… Continue Reading
