Kathleen Hall, MBA
Health WriterKathleen Hall is a health writer who writes articles for consumer and health professionals as well as health care marketing material for corporate clients. Kathleen has a BS in psychology from the University of Maryland, an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. She divides her time between Richmond, Virginia, and Bar Harbor, Maine. Kathleen is also a professional artist and runner.
Latest by Kathleen Hall, MBA
What Is Microsatellite Instability? An Explainer
Microsatellite instability (MSI) doesn’t have anything to do with satellites in the sky, but it can have serious implications for endometrial cancer risk and future treatments. Here’s what you should know.
Colon Cancer Treatment Options
The primary treatment for non-metastatic colon cancer is surgery. You may then receive 3 to 6 months of chemotherapy to prevent the cancer from coming back.
A Guide to Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis
Learn the basics about this type of uterine cancer is diagnosed and staged, including types of tests.
Do You Have 'Chemobrain'?
If you feel confused or have trouble focusing as you go through cancer treatment, it could be chemobrain. Learn more about what it is and why it happens.
Keep Your Skin and Nails Healthy During Cancer Therapy
Treatments for metastatic breast cancer can harm healthy tissue. Here's advice to ease those sometimes painful side effects.
HPV and Head and Neck Cancer
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. And it's a rising cause of throat cancer. Learn how you can protect yourself.
Throat Cancer: What You Need to Know
Throat cancer is not very common, so most people don't know much about it. Here’s what you should know about screening, risk factors, and more.
How to Handle the Anxiety of an Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis
An easy-to-implement plan for managing your worries about endometrial cancer.
Endometrial Cancer: Your Health Care Team
If you or someone you love has this type of uterine cancer, learn which types of health care professionals may be part of their care team.
Advanced Colon Cancer Treatment Approaches
Most metastatic colon cancer patients receive a combination of chemotherapy and a targeted therapy, which interrupts tumor cells’ growth and spread.