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Will Smartphones Replace Doctors? 27 Feb 2013 | 08:06 pm
Medical apps are all the rage these days, but can you really trust a phone for medical advice? Lately, it seems like anything you may want to do – from diagnosing skin cancer to tracking your blood pr...
Good News for the New Year 4 Feb 2013 | 09:54 pm
We’ve made it through one month of 2013! I hope your year has started off well. And, if there are any road bumps, I hope you’ve been able to think positively and push through to the other side. Some ...
Reconsider a Second Opinion 21 Jan 2013 | 07:38 pm
I had never really considered going for a second opinion for any reason, until someone very close to me had an experience that opened my eyes. Even when I wasn’t a huge fan of my doctor, it seemed lik...
New Year’s Resolutions 5 Jan 2013 | 12:43 am
Happy New Year, everyone! Now that the calendar has turned to 2013, many people will make lists of Near Year’s resolutions. Some will be kept, while others may be discarded as early as Jan. 2. The mos...
Happy Holidays! 24 Dec 2012 | 09:38 pm
The holiday season can be difficult, especially if you or someone you love is currently being treated with cancer. No matter where you are spending the holidays - whether it is at the hospital, at hom...
Healthy Eating Over the Holidays 18 Dec 2012 | 01:33 am
The holidays have arrived! Sunday marked the last night of Hanukkah, and Christmas is right around the corner. Then, just a couple of weeks away it will be time to celebrate the New Year. One thing is...
Hollywood’s Portrayal of Cancer 11 Dec 2012 | 08:19 pm
As the year winds down, Hollywood studios will release their heavy-hitter movies designed to attract Oscar attention. Many times, this involves a serious subject matter, or perhaps there is a central ...
Cancer-Detecting Furry Friends? 3 Dec 2012 | 08:09 pm
While the war against cancer is continuing full force, it is fascinating to see the latest technologies that are being introduced in an effort to win this battle. There is still a long way to go, but ...
A Thankful Thanksgiving 20 Nov 2012 | 09:52 pm
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it might be difficult to get into the spirit of Thanksgiving. However, this is actually the perfect time to step back and remember that despite the difficult experi...
When Quitting is a Good Thing: The Great American Smokeout 15 Nov 2012 | 10:27 pm
As November glides by and the holidays approach, don’t forget to pause for a moment in observance of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Also, today marks the 37th annual Great American Smokeout, from the Am...
