Affordable and high quality cancer treatment near you CONSULT WITH BEST DOCTORS Priority appointments with experts in your type of cancer, trained at premier institutions, with 10+ years of experience GET A SECOND OPINION A multidisciplinary panel of oncologists will confirm if you are currently on...
It really pleased me that my sons helped to get my hair washed, but even more touching is that they, along with my husband, took the initiative to serve me. If they did it because I asked them to, then it would not have been as meaningful. To be honest, I prefer this kind of ac...
For many of us — and for many of our oncologists — the goal really is survival and/or life extension. Sure, there are consent forms and there’s a bit of discussion about the risks of our treatments, surgeries, etc. But how many of us fully appreciate what the cost (and I’m no...
Ask your oncologist before you drink alcohol. Also ask how much is okay for you to drink in 1 day or 1 week. Exercise as directed. Exercise may increase your energy level and appetite. Ask your healthcare provider how much exercise you need and which exercises are best for you. ...
Breast cancer is a heterogeneous pathology, but the genomic basis of its variability remains poorly understood in populations other than Caucasians. Here, through DNA and RNA portraits we explored the molecular features of breast cancers in a set of Hisp
Ask your oncologist if it is safe for you to drink alcohol, and how much is safe to drink. Eat healthy foods. Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, whole-grain breads, low-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, and fish. Ask if you need to be on a special diet. A dietitian can...
A second opinion from a medical oncologist may facilitate decision making for women with breast cancer, yet little is known about second opinion use. Objective To investigate the patterns and correlates of second opinion use and the effect on chemotherapy decisions. Design, Setting, and Participants...
I took it with me for reasons that were not logical or even fully clear to me—perhaps part of me thought if I kept it in that dark space, then maybe her death was not real, after all. Death is not new to me. Much of my work as a GI oncologist is palliating my patient’s ...
When should I call my doctor or oncologist?You have a fever. You have increased weakness or fatigue. You have appetite loss or weight loss. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.Care Agreement You have the right to help plan your care. Learn about your health ...
Oncologist pushing my father to go for chemo! L: The doctor was very, very … SIL: insisting. L: When I told the doctor that I don’t want my father to go for chemo, she was like trying to put the blame on me — if my dies, I would be the one responsible for it. C: The...