Caring4Cancer Videos

 

Interview: Scott Hamilton – Moving Forward After Cancer

Figure skating legend Scott Hamilton discusses his 1997 testicular cancer diagnosis and his perspective as a cancer survivor.

Randy Pausch: The Last Lecture

Carnegie Mellon University Professor, and cancer patient, Randy Pausch shares "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" in the famous "Last Lecture"

Interview: Arnold Palmer Battles Prostate Cancer

Golf legend and activist Arnold Palmer shares his story about being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the work of Arnie’s Army:

Interview: Rudy Giuliani, Newly Diagnosed 

The former New York City Mayor shares his inspirational story about being diagnosed with prostate cancer, his treatment, and a poignant reflection on the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Interview: Patti LaBelle Gives Voice To Hope

The world-class entertainer shares why cancer is such an important cause to her and how she is trying to help. She speaks about her experience as a caregiver and offers advice to others caring for loved ones.

Interview: Joe Torre and Prostate Cancer

Former New York Yankees’ Manager and now Los Angeles Dodgers` Manager Joe Torre shares his story about being diagnosed with prostate cancer, and the changes that followed:

The Cancer Talk Show: Emotional and Spiritual Issues

Dr. MJ Jahanzeb and Dr. Jan Galleshaw explore the ways that emotional and spiritual factors are an important part of cancer treatment.

The Cancer Talk Show: How to Choose Therapies

Dr. MJ Jahanzeb and Dr. Jan Galleshaw discuss how to choose the best therapy for you.

New Breast Cancer Therapies

Dr. MJ Jahanzeb and Dr. Jan Galleshaw discuss.

The Cancer Talk Show: Clinical Trials

An overview and discussion of clinical trials with Dr. MJ Jahanzeb and Dr. Jan Galleshaw.
Latest Cancer News
Test Available for Pre-surgical Evaluation of Ovarian Mass

March 11, 2010 — For women who require surgery for an ovarian mass, the OVA1™ test may help identify the most appropriate type of surgeon. The test assesses the likelihood that cancer is present; when cancer is likely, surgery may best be performed by a gynecologic oncologist.

Oncotype DX® Predicts Recurrence Risk in Node-negative and Node-positive Breast Cancer Treated with Tamoxifen or Anastrozole

March 10, 2010 — Researchers affiliated with the TransATAC Study have reported that the Oncotype DX® test predicts the risk of distant cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women with early, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer with both node-negative and node-positive disease treated with tamoxifen (Nolvadex®) or anastrozole (Arimidex®). These results were published early online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology on March 8, 2010.

Recent Results of High-dose Proleukin® for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Reported

March 10, 2010 — Researchers involved in a U.S. multicenter trial (Cytokine Working Group) have reported that high-dose Proleukin® (aldesleukin, interleukin-2, IL-2) results in a higher response rate in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC) than historically reported. The details of this study were presented at the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, March 5-7, in San Francisco.

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