Cancer-Champions Blog

Researchers at City of Hope — one of the largest cancer research & treatment organizations in the U.S. — discovered a revolutionary, 'cancer-killing' drug called AOH1996. Essentially, they took a protein once thought to be too challenging for targeted therapy,...

Wondering about the updates in precision cancer treatment? The ASCO 2023 meeting discussed just that. ASCO stands for the American Society of Clinical Oncology. And your oncologist is likely one of the 45,000 physicians and oncology professionals who are members....

Promoting wellness and disease prevention involves adopting a healthy lifestyle and minimizing exposure to known risk factors. A healthy lifestyle has the power to prevent many diseases. And while there's no guaranteed way to prevent cancer, you reduce your risk by...

Physicians often find cancer during a routine, preventative testing procedure. Other times, diagnostic testing for something non-cancer related reveals a tumor. When that happens, a referral to a cancer doctor is usually made on your behalf.  Patients leave the...

Are you familiar with immunotherapy cancer treatment? If not, don't worry. Most people associate cancer treatment with chemotherapy and its side effects, which have been around since the 1940s. However, there are many types of cancer treatments available. While...

Ever heard of a cancer patient advocate? Today’s blog post explains what cancer patient advocates are (and how we can help you).

1 in 3 of us will either directly or indirectly face a cancer diagnosis.  That statistic suggests a diagnosis is relatively common. However, every individual cancer diagnosis is unique.  No two people have the exact same type of cancer, social situation, overall...

Are you or a loved one navigating cancer diagnosis? Our qualified team reveals concrete steps to flatten the learning curve and optimize your treatment plan.

Do you understand the relationship between cancer and mindset? When you’re navigating a cancer diagnosis, it is important to control only what you can.

Are you serving as a cancer caregiver? If so, know that you're not alone. In 2011, the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index reported that more than 1 in 6 Americans working full-time or part-time was assisting with caring for an elderly or disabled family member,...