Charlotte Huff

November 26, 2014

Gaining access to that top-notch doctor or medical center can present a larger hurdle for someone with an uncommon malignancy, but it is possible with a few tips.

November 24, 2014

Finding specialized care is worth the effort for patients with uncommon cancers.

November 21, 2014

Given the mixed messages involved, it's not surprising that women with ductal carcinoma in situ can become anxious and sometimes unduly alarmed by the diagnosis.

September 26, 2014

Lobular carcinoma in situ, or LCIS, is considered a risk factor for invasive cancer. 

September 25, 2014

Will suspicious cells remain idle or become aggressive breast cancers?

June 15, 2014

Survivors wanting to adopt may be protected from discrimination by the American Disabilities Act. Learn what you need to know.

June 15, 2014

Nature can still spring some surprises—even when the toxic effects of cancer treatments have seemingly closed the fertility door for some men and women.

June 04, 2014

Building a family after cancer treatment can be a productive challenge.

March 07, 2014

Online access to your medical records can be a valuable asset, but shouldn't replace doctor-patient communication.

March 06, 2014

Keep your electronic medical records as secure as your paper records.

December 23, 2013

Worrying about the cost of care can take an emotional toll.

December 16, 2013

Goals and milestone recognitions may help children with cancer get through treatment a little easier.

December 16, 2013

Returning to work after a cancer experience can ease income worries but can also expose other emotional issues.

December 09, 2013

Setting goals during treatment can help patients to the finish line.

December 09, 2013

Whether it’s anticipating a trip or a personal splurge, observing treatment goals can help some patients withstand the rigors of cancer therapy.

June 19, 2013

Hospital infection rates have decreased, which is good news for cancer patients.

June 18, 2013

Taking the time to do your homework can help when it comes to choosing a hospital for your cancer surgery.

June 16, 2012

Although there are advances in treating cancers linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), the best medicine is to prevent the disease in the first place.

June 15, 2012

HPV causes surge in oral cancer rates.

December 21, 2011

Pets provide comfort, relieve stress from cancer.

December 21, 2011

For individuals whose immune systems are weakened, animals can pose a potential infection risk.

September 14, 2011

Not all cancer imaging tests are alike.

June 05, 2011

New therapies are enhancing melanoma treatment.

September 07, 2010

PARP inhibitors continue to look “promising.”

September 01, 2010

For those weighing whether to get their BRCA mutation status checked, the potential promise of the PARP inhibitors shouldn’t tip the balance—yet.

June 09, 2010

Genetic testing of children is typically discouraged by professional groups, but a recent study indicates that some parents, as well as their children, haven’t ruled out the possibility.

June 07, 2010

Parents decide if and when to share genetic risk with a child.

May 30, 2010

Breast cancer survivors who regularly take aspirin to protect their hearts may enjoy another payoff: a lower risk of recurrence.

March 16, 2010

Results of an Alimta study for maintenace therapy in lung cancer was presented at ASCO 2009.

March 16, 2010

The staging system used to classify non-small cell lung cancer has been revamped by an international consortium of researchers, as they apply a more sophisticated understanding of the malignancy.