Cancer Horizons

June 05, 2021

What is Lymphoma - Lymphoma refers to a deadly cancer of your lymphatic system, including the spleen, glands, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (lymph glands).

May 24, 2021

Important Information About Stage 4 Lymphoma – Lymphoma, as the name, suggests that relates to your lymphatic system. The system comprises a network of lymph nodes and vessels specialized to drain lymphatic fluid

February 12, 2021

Researchers see hope for melanoma treatments while focusing on bacteria in the gut By Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC When we were kids, we learned

February 09, 2021

Lung cancer is not only caused by smiling – great article on things to look out for

January 10, 2021

Understanding the signs and symptoms of cancer of the uterine lining By Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC In the world of cancer, there are some

November 12, 2020

A look at new research and discoveries in the field of bladder cancer By Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC Despite being the tenth most common

September 08, 2020

Affecting all races and genders equally, this indiscriminate beast takes loved ones at a terrifying rate By Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC From the time

September 07, 2020

Overcoming the odds and living with MBC By Kathryn E. Vinson, MS, CCRC It is a sad fact of life that once a person reaches

September 02, 2020

There are few words in my mind that evoke more fear than pancreatic cancer. Even those with limited knowledge of the disease know that it

May 31, 2020

Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment - A lymphoma diagnosis is terrifying. First, you will experience shock, and then terror. Shock because we all go through life

January 11, 2020

When we talk about stage 4 cancers, a lot of the time we hear about the disease spreading to the bones. It is important for us to understand that this is very different from cancer that originates in the bone.

January 07, 2020

Lymphoma is a scary word. Most of us know that our lymph nodes have something to do with our immune system, but beyond that, it’s a pretty gray area. With lymphomas and leukemias, however, its harder for us to pinpoint the where, and even the why.

January 05, 2020

The current treatment method for stage 4 kidney cancer is surgical intervention, if possible, embolization and radiation treatment. I say “if possible” because surgery

December 30, 2019

The symptoms of stage 4 cervical cancer can be difficult to differentiate from other diseases, so if you experience these symptoms, please see your gynecologist soon

December 26, 2019

Colon cancer is another one of those types of cancer that can be silent in its early stages – which is why routine screening according to your physician’s recommendations are so vital.

December 19, 2019

The most common symptoms of thyroid cancer are typically painless swelling in the front of the neck, below the Adam’s apple and difficulty swallowing.

December 17, 2019

Is it time to “Man Up” and no longer ignore the warning signs of prostate cancer? check out what those are and get in for an exam

December 09, 2019

It’s time to notice the early warning signs of bladder cancer such as frequent urination, blood in urine, pain, trouble urinating or the feeling you always need to go

April 03, 2019

Some cancers discriminate – men versus women – senior citizens versus middle-aged adults – race versus race. Some cancers, however, don’t really care who they hit and lung cancer is one of those.

February 27, 2019

Any diagnosis of cancer is devastating, but when a child is involved, the unfairness of it all seems to hit just a bit harder. When caught ear;ly there is a 90% survival rate.

February 19, 2019

Pancreatic cancer is one that strikes fear in the most stoic among us. Cancer.net tells us that although pancreatic cancer accounts for only 3% of cancer diagnoses in a given year, it is responsible for 7% of cancer deaths annually.

January 23, 2019

When treating ovarian cancer, there are local treatments such as surgery and radiation, and systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and hormone therapies. Many of the hormone therapies are aimed at pre-menopausal women.

January 21, 2019

What is the difference between Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)? What difference does it make for my treatment and prognosis?

December 12, 2018

As a mom, I honestly cannot think of anything more terrifying than a cancer diagnosis in one of my kids. This article takes a deep look at brain tumors in children

December 11, 2018

Stage 4 liver cancer has a long list of symptoms that can easily be mistaken for something else which is why many are initially diagnosed at late stage 4

December 10, 2018

As with cancers that affect the liver, cancers that hit the brain and nervous system can be broadly broken down into primary tumors and secondary tumors. A primary brain or nervous system tumor is one that arises from tissues in the brain and nervous system

October 22, 2018

Age, sex, overall health, race, and even socio-economic status have a big hand in the survival rates for colon cancer, and all cancers.

October 15, 2018

About 39% of colorectal cancers are diagnosed at stage 2 or earlier and have a fairly good prognosis, learn more…

October 11, 2018

Is there anything that we can do to lessen our child’s risk of developing this terrible disease? Let’s talk today about leukemia risk factors and its effect on kids

October 10, 2018

Breast cancer detection can be a difficult thing based on the many changes that occur in a woman’s life but early detection is still the best cure. Great article from Kathryn Vinson.