Andrew Smith

November 03, 2020

Cancer loves glucose, which is why fasting, restricting calorie consumption or following the ketogenic diet may make chemotherapy and some other cancer treatments more effective and easier to tolerate, early evidence shows.

February 12, 2020

Personal health information isn’t truly private: Medical practices share records and companies sell internet search details. Here’s what patients should know.

May 29, 2019

Is this relative of the coffee plant a safer alternative to opioids or a dangerous, unregulated drug?

May 28, 2019

Despite scant research regarding medical use of cannabis, strong popular sentiment is driving legalization of the flowering plant for therapeutic use.

February 21, 2019

Testicular cancer is very curable, but survivors may face long-term side effects of treatment.

June 19, 2018

A new expert guideline for managing immunotherapy’s side effects has been released.

February 21, 2018

Within a complex and expensive health system, there are ways to cut both individual and societal costs without harming the quality of care.

December 01, 2017

Many pharmaceutical companies provide assistance for medications that patients desperately need.

October 11, 2017

Bisphosphonates, long used to strengthen bones, may prevent recurrence of early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

July 05, 2017

During and after surgery for skin cancer, a number of strategies can help minimize scarring.

November 18, 2016

Patients who can’t afford their cancer medications may be able to get the drugs for free, or at a reduced cost, from the pharmaceutical companies that make them.

October 25, 2016

Biosimilars are likely to rival name-brand treatments for breast and other cancers, and the competition could drive prices down.

March 08, 2016

A decision to travel for cancer treatment, and to manage the difficulties that come with being on the road, requires careful consideration.

August 24, 2015

Many believe that marijuana can ease pain, reduce nausea and increase appetite. Despite all the talk, few studies have been done.

June 19, 2015

Millions in the cancer community are working to increase research funding or change policy.

April 09, 2015

The incidence of colorectal cancer has been steadily rising by about 1.5 percent per year for people under 50.

April 07, 2015

Screening has improved the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer, but how can it reach more people?

February 10, 2015

At least 10 vaccine candidates have entered advanced testing phases on the strength of impressive early stage results.