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January 26, 2021
Behind the Scenes at Cancer Commons: Working with Patients
With: Emma Shtivelman, PhDCancer Commons helps advanced cancer patients identify and access their best-possible treatments. Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Chief Scientist Emma Shtivelman, PhD, for an inside look at how she helps the people who turn to us for guidance. Curious… Read more »
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December 4, 2020
What Is a Cancer Commons Options Report?
With: Lola Rahib, PhDAs a Cancer Commons Scientist, Lola Rahib, PhD, helps cancer patients and caregivers navigate treatment. Some of these patients receive a Cancer Commons Options Report. Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Dr. Rahib to share what goes into each Options… Read more »
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November 23, 2020
Hydrogen Peroxide Appears to Treat Pre-Cancerous Oral Lesion in “N-of-One” Experiment
With:Numerous patients come to Cancer Commons because they wonder if their best cancer treatment option may lie beyond standard care. For many patients, this will mean receiving treatment through a clinical trial. However, with the input and supervision of their… Read more »
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October 10, 2020
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Acute Myeloid LeukemiaBookmark
George Lundberg, MDPDF from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued a 2020 edition of its Guidelines for Patients about acute myeloid leukemia.
Go to full document published by the NCCN.
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October 8, 2020
Association of Coffee Intake With Survival in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal CancerBookmark
George Lundberg, MDResearch paper from JAMA Oncology curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:
This study linked coffee consumption with longer survival and lower death rates in advanced colorectal cancer.
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October 8, 2020
Pediatric Cancer: The “Day One Talk”Bookmark
Marty Tenenbaum, PhDArticle from the Journal of Clinical Oncology, curated by Cancer Commons founder Marty Tenenbaum, PhD.
This piece discusses a “method of delivering bad news to parents of children with cancer in hopes that our approach may be helpful to others and may spur discussion.”
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October 8, 2020
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Diffuse Large B-Cell LymphomaBookmark
George Lundberg, MDPDF from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued a 2020 edition of its Guidelines for Patients about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
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October 8, 2020
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Pediatric ALLBookmark
George Lundberg, MDPDF from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued a 2020 edition of its Guidelines for Patients about Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
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October 8, 2020
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Kidney CancerBookmark
George Lundberg, MDPDF from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued a 2020 edition of its Guidelines for Patients about Kidney Cancer.
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October 8, 2020
NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Liver CancerBookmark
George Lundberg, MDPDF from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has issued a 2020 edition of its Guidelines for Patients about Liver Cancer.
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Navigating Treatment
The world of advanced cancer treatment can be complex and confusing. Get oriented with tips on what to ask your doctor, second opinions, how to enroll in a clinical trial, and more.
Tim is so helpful and we were so impressed with the detailed treatment options report that he sent. This cancer journey is overwhelming and it is comforting to have these services. A heartfelt thanks to Cancer Commons.
Jill
Glioblastoma patient
Now is the time to be very actively involved in your own care.
Tony Blau, MD
University of Washington