By harnessing the patient’s own immune system to counterattack lung cancer cells, immunotherapy medications are a revolutionary new approach to treating this disease. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. and by far the leading cause of d...

Updated 2/16/2021 Updates were reviewed by Shazia K. Nakhoda, MD While lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer, there are many different subtypes that require nuanced treatment. Because of this, getting an accurate diagnosis and receiving ind...

Updated: February 13, 2020 After a cancer diagnosis, lots of decisions need to be made. One that many patients face is whether or not to have a catheter or a port—or both—inserted. These can be used for blood draws and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy treat...

With so many options of where to go for breast care, it can be difficult to decide which medical center is right for you. NAPBC accreditation is one factor patients can use to help inform their decision. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Cent...

When it comes to cancer care, looking at a patient’s case from different perspectives is an essential part of deciding the best treatment approach. That’s why tumor boards are so crucial. These meetings provide a huge benefit to patients, though it’s a proc...