We will continue to raise our voices to protect the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP). Here’s why: The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is legislation that Congress passes each year to establish funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense…
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Terms like meditation, mindfulness and mindfulness-based-stress-reduction (MBSR) are common these days. Articles pour out from sources like the New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine and others discussing subtle ways to quiet the mind. A growing body of research points to direct benefits related to meditation…
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A lot has happened in the past few weeks when it comes to healthcare legislation. We’ve seen bipartisan efforts to reform the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a failed partisan effort to repeal it, and now, President Trump has expressed the intent to sign an executive…
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The Issue While nearly 90% of colorectal cancer cases occur in people over the age of 50, more than ever before, adults under age 50 are dying from CRC, according to a study published in the Aug. 2017 Journal of the American Medical Association. Since…
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Family raises funds and awareness in memory of loved one North Texans were able to eat delicious BBQ and get educated about colorectal cancer this past weekend at the 7th annual Steve Mayberry Memorial Cook-Off. The event was held in Carrollton, TX, on Sept. 22-23. …
Read Full PostA recent study on alternative medicine and cancer out of the Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center at Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center, suggests that cancer patients who opt out of conventional therapy (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, surgery, for example),…
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Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb; ABP-215) is a biologic product that was recently approved by the FDA to treat colorectal and other cancers. What are biosimilars and who is a candidate for Mvasi? Biosimilars are the new kid on the block In 2015, we wrote a blog about…
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In 1971, then-President Richard Nixon signed into law the National Cancer Act and declared a “war on cancer.” At that time, this act provided the National Cancer Institute with a tremendous boost of $200 million dollars. Forty six years later, we have made major strides…
Read Full PostThere are many patients who are resistant to colonoscopy, and the good news is, there are currently screening tests that have been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). These are tests designed for…
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Nutrition is a hot topic in the world of cancer research and cancer survivorship, and rightly so! What we put into our bodies greatly affects our overall health and wellness. In terms of cancer, many studies show that eating a diet low in red meat…
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