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We all know that alcohol can be dangerous, but did you know that cancer can be one of the effects of alcohol usage? A new study found more information confirming the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. While this new study is not the first to link alcohol to cancer, it provides a new […]

Cancer is a frightening diagnosis, and it’s no small wonder that many patients and their loved ones often seek out alternative or holistic therapies as a mean of regaining some control over their health and well-being. As an oncologist, I believe in treating the whole person – not just the disease. True wellness depends upon […]

According to the latest statistics, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Luckily with new advancements in treatment, the mortality associated with breast cancer has decreased. Still the disease claims over 40,000 lives a year in the US alone, so knowing how to reduce your risk of breast cancer is an […]

Spotting leukemia early on can be key in a patient’s fight against it. Diagnosing cancer early can have a significant impact on your chances of survival, response to treatment, and even your quality of life during treatment. (News Medical) Unfortunately, in many cases spotting leukemia early can be difficult. People in the early stages of […]

It’s no secret that breastfeeding is beneficial to an infant’s health. The benefits of breastfeeding for babies are very well-documented: It provides the perfect balance of nutrients that your baby needs to survive and thrive. Breast milk contains hormones and antibodies than natural strengthen your infant’s developing immune system. Less of a likelihood that your […]

There is new hope for some patients with prostate cancer, thanks to a joint study by the Institute of Cancer Research in London and the UK’s leading cancer hospital, the Royal Marsden. The study found that a treatment option called IMRT could cure thousands of men whose disease was before thought to be incurable. For […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2017 Media Contact: Alexia Chalita, Marketing Director, North America Virtual Navigational Services for Cancer Patients in the United States A virtual service that allows cancer patients to get fast second opinions and receive navigational services from board-certified oncologists through the comfort of their own home.   Oxnard, CA. Cancer patients who […]

A mother breastfeeding her child supplies optimum nutrition for babies, boosts childhood immunity, and strengthens the bond between parent and child. But did you know that a mother breastfeeding also offers surprising health benefits for mothers? Indeed, some studies even suggest that a mother breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in […]

Whats the best approach to finding a cure for lung cancer that works for you? Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.69 million deaths annually (WHO). In the U.S. alone, it accounts for approximately 225,000 new diagnoses and causes 160,000 deaths every year. While these statistics are […]

On July 19, 2017, U.S. Senator John McCain announced that he had been diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer: a malignant and aggressive type of brain cancer, which his doctors discovered during a routine screening (Reuters). You may have heard of this type of cancer before: it claimed the lives of Senator Ted Kennedy and Beau […]