Cancer staging communicates the extent of cancer in the body so that everyone involved is speaking the same language. Learn about stage, TNM, and subcategories.
Nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and we just want to return to normalcy. It is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure. Dr. Matzo shows you how to spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also share her experiences and wisdom as we discuss the...
How to make sense out of a CT scan report as we continue our series of “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn’t have anyone to ask”
Is cancer a death sentence? Can “X” cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims; learn whether research backs it up. There are lots of popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads that...
Is the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment…or is it just part of the human experience? How people receive a cancer diagnosis is variable. Their reactions can range from anxiety, fear, and depression to feelings of guilt. They may...
What is cancer? We talk about how it develops, lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to the risk, and steps you can take for prevention.
Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of colorectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the...
Death causes have changed drastically since the 1800's. What will they be 50 to 100 years from now? Learn the most likely causes of death in the future and why.
How does the opioid crisis affect effective pain management at the end of life? Learn about this and other barriers with our special guest Patrick Coyne.
Ovarian cancer is a silent disease, with 49% of women diagnosed in late stages. Learn the warning signs and how to advocate for yourself to diagnose it earlier.