When life tries to beat us down, humanity for the most part will be resilient and fight back. This is also true when we get any disease including cancer. We will do whatever is in our power to beat it and survive. We will climb any tall mountain, leave no stone unturned and take any medication or herb that gives us the chance to live. The one thing we don't do is pause for a moment and think about what we are doing. Lets … [Read more...]
As Summer Nears Be Wary Of The Different Types Of Skin Cancer
For those of us that live near the beach, summer is the official start of tanning season. It's the time of year where you enjoy sitting in the sun, swimming in the oceans or lakes and outdoor barbecues. Unfortunately, the last thing on people's mind is skin cancer. Our understanding of the effects of the sun on our bodies is greater now than ever before. With that comes the knowledge that too much sun is actually harmful … [Read more...]
Treating Future Diseases With Immunotherapy
A new frontier has been opened in the war on cancer. We all know the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on the body. Now imagine if we can use our healthy bodies to fight cancer for us. Our understanding of how the immune system works has led us to this point in medicine. We are on the cusp of new medical breakthroughs that can be tailor made to each individual when treating cancer. I will try to … [Read more...]