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March 6, 2020
Video: What is a clinical trial?Clinical trials are critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of new treatments and drugs for many diseases, including cancer.
February 19, 2020
10 years of immunotherapy brings new treatment options, new challengesA lot can happen in 10 years. And in the world of immunotherapy to treat cancer, a lot has. But in a “what have you done for me lately” world, the question is what may immunotherapy do in the coming years to help cancer patients?
February 5, 2020
Do hair dyes and straighteners cause breast cancer?A recent study shows that some chemical hair straighteners and dyes may increase the risk of breast cancer in women, especially those of African-American descent.
December 17, 2019
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstructionThe 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
November 25, 2019
Registry aims to track firefighters’ higher cancer riskMen and women on America’s fire departments often are exposed to toxic smoke, asbestos and other substances that may increase their cancer risk. As a result, these first responders are diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than the general population.
November 6, 2019
Many unaware of HPV-cancer link, as related cancer rates riseEven though HPV-related cancer rates continue to rise, a recent survey found that most Americans don’t know about the connection between HPV and cancer.
October 9, 2019
Clinical trials are a key to drug research, yet participation remains lowDespite their importance to the development of new cancer treatments, few patients are in enrolled clinical trials.
September 26, 2019
Q&A: What you should know about the lung disease outbreak linked to vapingTo address concerns about the vaping-related lung illness, Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, FCCP, Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at our hospital in Chicago, answered your questions in a recent Twitter chat.
August 21, 2019
Identifying biomarkers gives doctors known targets to treat many cancersDoctors are increasingly relying on biomarkers, which help determine a patient’s overall health and/or the presence disease. Learn what biomarkers are and why they are increasingly important in cancer care.
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