We are currently in an era where we’re shifting from traditional chemotherapies to leveraging the body’s immune system. CAR-T and bispecific antibodies are two innovative approaches to achieve this.
The essentials
What every patient and caregiver should know when dealing with cancer in regards to the diagnosis, staging, prognosis, treatment options, and surveillance. My hope is that you will feel more empowered in your own care and discussion with your treating physician team. I will eventually add more information over time with a brief summary of each tumor type as well. If you do not see your tumor type listed below, please give me time to add. The site is young, just started January 2023. Please send me questions, comments and feedback on how I can make the site better at the contact page.
In the meantime, use the NCCN guidelines, American Cancer Society, and clinical trials.gov.
The choice to participate in a clinical trial may sound scary or it may sound exciting but if you are considering it, the real question is what happens next? Below I will help you navigate through the process of getting onto a clinical trial by answering some of the questions that I get from patients who are going through this process.
Hematologists play a pivotal role in addressing various non-cancerous hematological conditions, alleviating patient concerns about being associated solely with cancer care. Many patients are unaware that hematologists are involved in treating a range of benign conditions, including: 1. Anemia: Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin levels, can stem from various causes such as iron deficiency, inadequate …
The instant you hear a cancer diagnosis can be a tremendous emotional whirlwind. Alongside the requisite cancer treatments, it becomes imperative to pay heed to the emotional upheaval that accompanies it. Facing a cancer diagnosis is undeniably a life-transforming event with a profound influence on a person’s emotional health. Acknowledging the prominence of mental health …
Cancer is the malignant menace that has affected humanity for centuries, it is not a single disease but a collection of disorders with a common trait – uncontrolled cell growth. For a long time, the mysteries locked within our genetic code seemed impenetrable. But today, thanks to an advanced technology called Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), we …
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Yet, understanding what to expect when visiting your medical oncologist for the first time can help make this challenging journey more manageable. Your first visit to a medical oncologist marks the beginning of your personalized cancer treatment journey. It is my hope this article will provide some guidance …
Imagine you’re driving your car when suddenly, it begins to malfunction – sputtering, stalling, and generally misbehaving. What’s going on under the hood? If you’re anything like most people, you’d probably take your car to a mechanic who can identify the faulty parts and get you back on the road. In many ways, oncologists can …
This post was written by our melanoma/sarcoma nurse navigator Ashlee Jones. She is highly respected by all members of my team to include the nurses, pharmacist, staff, research team, and physicians! I’ve always felt that new patients diagnosed with cancer can initially have a rough start in the journey given the new diagnosis, the array …
Often I am asked about clinical trial options at our site or perhaps at other institutions. It is important for patients and families that they consider clinical trials at any point in their treatment journey. For most medical oncologist, it is preferred to consider a trial option if one is available to them and the …
As an oncologist, I see a lot of patients who are concerned about their health and want to do everything they can to stay on top of their cancer. One patient that comes to mind is a woman who I saw the other day with stage 1 rectal cancer treated with a trans anal excision …