Laura Beil

November 26, 2014

Physical activity may be as powerful as anything that comes from a bottle, but how much and how often is as individual as every pill in your medicine cabinet.

November 24, 2014

To reduce the risk of cancer recurring, exercise may be just what the doctor orders.

June 15, 2014

Patients, physicians and researchers are learning that integrative therapies have a place in cancer care.

June 15, 2014

Integrative medicine can be described by five categories, including mind/body, energy and ancient medical systems.

June 14, 2014

Complementary medicine was once a secret sideline for many patients. While that’s changing, communication barriers still remain.

March 07, 2014

Biomarkers are increasingly used by patients to make decisions about cancer treatment, but they are one piece of a large, complex puzzle.

March 06, 2014

The information gleaned from cancer biomarkers can be both a treasure chest and a Pandora’s box.

September 18, 2013

The evolution of cancer genomics and what it means to you.

September 18, 2013

More information may be better when it comes to sequencing the genome, but there are some caveats to consider.

June 19, 2013

Children also experience distress, but a child's risks and coping mechanisms depend largely on age and maturity level.

June 18, 2013

Recognizing & managing distress can lead to better outcomes.

March 14, 2013

While Judy Ochs can't donate her organs to other patients, she's hoping science will get some use of it.

March 13, 2013

Donating blood and tissues after cancer is gaining acceptance.

February 28, 2013

Practical ideas for improving adherence and essential questions to ask the healthcare team.

December 16, 2012

Despite advances in drugs for metastatic colorectal cancer, the disease is still most successfully treated when detected early, while it is within the confines of its original location.

December 09, 2012

Genetic targets have led to better treatments for advanced colorectal cancer.

September 14, 2012

Proton therapy works against some tumors, but whether it's best for prostate cancer is still unknown.

September 13, 2012

Treatment options for prostate cancer.

June 11, 2012

Vaccines help the immune system uncover malignant cells.

March 14, 2012

In the search for carcinogens, competing interests can complicate and compromise the case.

March 14, 2012

Learn what defines a cancer cluster.

January 26, 2012

An introduction to multiple myeloma.

January 26, 2012

Learn how multiple myeloma is diagnosed.

January 26, 2012

Learn how multiple myeloma is staged.

January 26, 2012

Learn about treatment options for multiple myeloma.

January 26, 2012

The potential side effects and complications of multiple myeloma.

January 26, 2012

Questions to ask your medical team about multiple myeloma.

December 21, 2011

Researchers examine environmental clues to establish a link to cancer.

December 21, 2011

When trying to understand cancer studies, consider these questions.

September 14, 2011

An introduction to prostate cancer