After enduring four grueling rounds of Taxol during my chemotherapy treatments, imagine my disappointment upon learning that it may have all been for naught. Current research lead by Dr. Daniel Hayes of the University of Michigan indicates that Taxol may not be effective treatment for early stage, hormone sensitive breast cancer. ... Read more
For a long time after my diagnosis I was not part of the pink ribbon club. Breast cancer awareness month felt more like a big pink marketing machine that served as a constant reminder of the cancer I longed to forget. But then I started to read editorials and blogs and overhear conversations centered on what I call "Pink Envy." ... Read more
When oncologists determine a course of treatment for breast cancer patients, consideration is first given to life saving measures followed by quality of life concerns. With the growing number of cancer survivors in the United States, greater attention is being given to quality of life concerns. A significant issue for many breast... Read more
Bringing the importance of a national cancer policy to the forefront of the 2008 presidential race, the Lance Armstrong Foundation is hosting the first ever Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum. The cancer forum, which takes place today and tomorrow, not only allows the voters to understand the candidates' position on national cancer policy... Read more
Expert Patient Jeannette Vagnozzi shares a broad range of cancer-related questions for Lance Armstrong and the Presidential candidates participating in the Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum on August 27 and 28. 1) Federal Cancer Research Funding Cuts For the first time in thirty years, federal... Read more
