Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cancer killer in the country. Experts are available to discuss risks, treatment and prevention options during this National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, including immune therapy and the benefits of comprehensive care.
Some 161,000 lung cancer deaths are expected in the U.S. in 2008, which accounts for nearly a third of all cancer deaths. Experts can discuss risks, treatment and prevention options during this Lung Cancer Awareness Month, including the topics of palliative care and genetic marker study.
Research in the areas of triple-negative breast cancer, breast brachytherapy, partial breast radiation and education on the benefits of breast self-exams and programs for young women with breast cancer are at focus during October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
With the Stand Up To Cancer telethon having raised millions of dollars, now the real work begins on applying that money toward the next generation of cancer research. Experts can discuss the latest in cutting-edge research in the areas of bioinformatics, work with zebrafish and survivorship issues.
While rare, 10,700 cases of childhood cancer will be diagnosed this year. Great strides in comprehensive care for such patients have been made, helping to keep the five-year survival rate for this group at 80 percent and trending upward. Experts can discuss unique programs that benefit this population.
The Stand Up To Cancer campaign is opening the nation's eyes to the need and the benefit of cancer research dollars. Top cancer experts are embarking on groundbreaking research, which include a look at active surveillance therapy in prostate cancer and investigation of the mineral selenium in ovarian cancer.
Upcoming Stand Up To Cancer campaign being used as springboard for discussion to remind and further educate cancer patients about a comprehensive website listing of all cancer clinical trials in New Jersey. Experts available to discuss need and benefit of such a resource.
More than one million people nationwide are affected by skin cancer each year. This year alone, 68,000 new cases are projected, with a majority being classified as the most serious type "“ melanoma. As Memorial Day Weekend and the opening of the summer beach season fast approaches, prevention is key.
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