The Latest on Cancer from UAB Medicine
Cancer and the Family – Four Approaches
The diagnosis of cancer is a traumatic experience for anyone. It changes life forever. Trauma brings pain and suffering in many ways. Peter Hacker stated, "Pain is a sensation; suffering is an emotion" Betty Ferrell, RN, in her book … Continue Reading »
Birmingham goes smoke free
The Birmingham City Council passed tougher rules on smoking in public places yesterday. The rules, which go into effect in 30 days, will effectively ban smoking from all public places such as restaurants, bars and patios. It will also enforce a rule … Continue Reading »
UAB receives $19 million grant to reduce cancer disparities
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have received a five-year, $19 million National Cancer Institute renewal grant for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, Morehouse School of Medicine and Tuskegee University partnership to … Continue Reading »
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Undergoing Radiation Treatment
If you or someone you love has cancer, chances are at some point radiation therapy will become part of the treatment regimen since 2/3 of all cancer patients will receive radiation at some point during their care. However, most patients are not very familiar with radiation therapy leading to anxiety … Continue Reading »
The Power of Good Nutrition
When it comes to a cancer diagnosis, the Hippocrates quote, “Let thy food be thy medicine” rings true. According to Laura Newton, MAEd, RD, LD, food choices are especially important for people facing cancer. “During cancer treatment, patients will notice changes in their appetite and the way … Continue Reading »
What is a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials, also called cancer treatment studies or research studies, test new treatments in people with cancer with the goal of finding more effective ways to treat the disease. As an academic medical center, UAB Medicine has a strong research component, which means there are hundreds of … Continue Reading »
Study: Colonoscopy Saves Lives
New research published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine shows for the first time, a positive impact of colonoscopy and the subsequent removal of any polyps found, on colorectal cancer deaths. The study, first reported by the New York Times, cites 2,600 patients at the Memorial … Continue Reading »
UAB Advances in Brain Tumor Research Named Among Best of 2011
Congratulations to Markus Bredel, MD, PhD, of the UAB Department of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Bredel’s 2011 research on a type of brain tumor called Glioblastoma was named one of the top clinical research advances of the year by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Bredel’s findings … Continue Reading »
Cooking with Cancer Recipes
The latest round of Cooking with Cancer classes closed in late January with a packed-house demonstration from Dr. Luis Pineda and Chef Antony Osborne. Thirty-two patients and caregivers turned out to watch Dr. Pineda and Chef Osborne prepare a goat cheese terrine with tomato and basil as well as a … Continue Reading »
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