Diesel Exhaust Linked to Lung Cancer
Diesel exhaust is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, according to a press release issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).[1] The announcement came after a group of international...
View ArticleFemale Lung Cancer Deaths on the Rise in Some Areas
Lung cancer deaths are on the rise among young and middle-aged white women, mainly in the South and the Midwest, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Lung cancer remains...
View ArticleMen, Fertility, and Cancer
Men who confront a cancer diagnosis before beginning or completing their families may have many questions about how cancer treatment will affect their ability to have children in the future. The good...
View ArticleWomen, Fertility and Cancer
Women who confront a cancer diagnosis before beginning or completing their families may have many questions about how cancer treatment will affect their ability to have children in the future. The good...
View ArticleFactors Affecting Quality of Life at the End of Life
For people with advanced cancer, quality of life at the end of life—sometimes referred to as “a good death”—may have less to do with medical treatment and more to do with a therapeutic alliance with...
View ArticleCaregivers
What is Caregiving and Who are Caregivers? Caregivers are individuals who provide care to chronically ill or disabled family members or friends. It is estimated that more than one quarter of the adult...
View ArticleAdvanced Directives
Living Wills Every competent adult has, in most cases, the freedom to accept or refuse medical treatment. When you are well, you can talk with your physician and family and make your wishes known....
View ArticleXgeva Improves Survival Over Zometa in Advanced Lung Cancer
Patients with advanced lung cancer experienced modest improvement in survival when they received bone-targeted therapy with Xgeva® (denosumab) instead of Zometa® (zoledronic acid), according to the...
View ArticleCancer Deaths on the Decline
Overall cancer death rates continue to decline in both men and women and across major ethnic and racial groups, according to the annual Status of Cancer report published in the Journal of the National...
View ArticleScreening Could Reduce Lung Cancer Mortality
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in all screening-eligible current and former smokers could potentially avert approximately 12,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the...
View ArticleFollowing Lifestyle Recommendations Reduces Risk of Cancer Death
People who follow the diet and lifestyle recommendations laid out by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) have a 34 percent reduced risk of dying...
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On June 26th & 27th, 2013, CancerConnect and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute...
Sun Valley, ID and Boston, MA- CancerConnect has partnered with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to provide you with the opportunity to engage with a lung cancer expert, David M. Jackman, MD, who will...
View ArticleUSPSTF Recommends Lung Cancer Screening in High-Risk Individuals
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening people who are at high risk for lung cancer with annual low-dose CT scans, which can prevent a substantial number of lung...
View ArticleUnderstanding Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Cancer and its treatment can come with a variety of complications, some more serious than others. What Is Osteonecrosis of the Jaw? Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a severe bone disease that occurs...
View ArticleEnd-of-Life Care Remains Aggressive, Despite Patient Wishes
Although most patients with advanced cancer prefer hospice or palliative care that minimizes symptoms, many continue to receive aggressive treatment during their final weeks and months of life. In...
View ArticleAsk the Expert Tip on Treatment for Stage III Lung Cancer
David M. Jackman, MD from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recently answered your questions on lung cancer as part of CancerConnect’s Guest Moderator Ask the Expert series. Dr. Jackman is a thoracic...
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National Lung Cancer Awareness Month on CancerConnect
November 14, 2014 Sun Valley, ID & Fort Worth, TX—OMNI Health Media (OMNI) announces the launch of lung cancer programs for national lung cancer awareness month. As the month of November brings...
View ArticleMarriage May Have a Protective Effect for Cancer Patients
Social support may have a significant impact on cancer detection, treatment, and survival, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The study showed that...
View ArticleLung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose CT Scan May Lead to Overdiagnosis
Screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT scan may lead to overdiagnosis, according to the results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death...
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