We are constantly told that diet is king in prostate cancer. This may be true, but it is confusing because many specific claims seem to be transient and change as often as I change my shirt. The claims are often are made without careful study and analysis of any scientific data. If you delve into [...]
Have you thought about how your vote might lead to better cancer treatments, research funding and prevention programs? Tomorrow, Tuesday, you can listen to a conversation among cancer care advocates about the upcoming U.S. presidential election and what your vote could mean for us prostate cancer survivors. Topics will include healthcare plans, environmental protection and [...]
I've mentioned many times before that I am a shameless Hip-Hop fan. I recently walked past Common and Serena Williams hanging out together in Manhattan on the night the hot tennis star beat her sister in the U.S. Open and it took all my might to not tell Common that I've been a fan since [...]
Taking charge of your medical care not only might improve your survival, but it could also improve your life. According to a study in the September 1 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology pain is the most common symptom of cancer, [...]
The presidential campaign season is now officially upon us and we are being besieged by both political parties as they ask for our financial support and our vote. When you consider which of the candidates to support you should factor into your decision their plans about cancer. Both of the presidential campaigns have released plans [...]