Judy was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer in 2016. Almost a year after her diagnosis, with the help of Keytruda, Judy’s tumor has shrunk 95 percent.
Hope was the driving force behind the new Roswell Park logo, which led us to ask our social media followers what the word means to them. The responses were powerful and, of course, inspired hope.
Epigenetics describes how normal genes that control the body’s functions can be switched on or off by different exposures and experiences, from before birth through adulthood. These changes could potentially affect the health of our offspring for generations.
The incidence of liver cancer is increasing, making primary liver (and bile duct) cancer the fastest-rising cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Experts attribute this to the high prevalence of fatty liver disease, a condition associated with insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
Studies estimate that between one-third to one-half of all cancer patients develop emotional and psychological problems as a result of their diagnosis. Roswell Park now offers its patients around-the-clock psychiatric support.
Practitioners believe Healing Touch clears and balances the energy around or within the body. It is safe for all ages and can be used before, during and after treatment.
Over the past year, Cancer Talk brought you more than 200 articles with practical tips for healthy living, information about cancer prevention and treatment, the latest news from Roswell Park, and stories of hope and inspiration. Which ones piqued your interest? Here are the 10 most-read posts of 2017.