To provide the information your oncologist is not telling you or doesn't have the time to!
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.
When a lump or bump is found on a physical exam or a tumor/nodule/lesion is seen on imaging, it can be concerning. But how do we know for sure if it’s a malignant tumor vs a benign tumor? The answer is a biopsy. A biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of the …