SU2C and Raise Money For Cancer Research

On Friday, September 7 at 8 pm ET, celebrities and musicians will come together to build awareness for cancer and raise money for cancer research through the Stand Up 2 Cancer (SU2C) telethon.100 percent of all public donations from the special will go to cancer research.   Watch the Stand Up 2 Cancer SpecialThe Stand Up 2 Cancer Special airs Friday, September 7 from 8 to 9 pm ET.Stand Up 2 Cancer will air on all major networks without...

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Focus On Brain Cancer: A Free Conference for Adults with Brain Cancer

The Focus On Brain Cancer: Discovery to Recovery conference is sponsored by the Abramson Cancer Center and is held in conjunction with the Focus On Brain Cancer - Discovery to Recovery for Parents of Children with Brain Cancer.The Focus On Brain Cancer conference is for adults who are newly diagnosed, in treatment of survivors of brain cancer. At this conference, adults with brain cancer will gain knowledge and take action by learning important information...

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What Ocular Melanoma - Melanoma in the Eye?

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2012 Focus On Melanoma Conference In this blog, she recaps the conference. You can view the conference in its entirety, including presentations here.What is Ocular Melanoma?There are 2500 new cases a year of ocular, or uveal melanomas. These rare tumors occur in the pigmented portions of the eye, which include the iris, and choroid and ciliary body,...

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Reiki For Cancer Patients- Dispelling Common Reiki Myths

Many people choose Reiki to complement their cancer treatment. Reiki for cancer involves the light tough of a Reiki caregiver to provide relief from cancer treatment. Author Kim FleisherKimberly Fleisher, MEd and Reiki Master, is the founder and director of The Reiki School + Clinic in Philadelphia and Collingswood, NJ. She has been practicing Reiki since 1995. Kim specializes in Reiki education, particularly in the healthcare field and is...

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Exercise and Lymphedema--Clearing Up the Misconceptions

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2012 Focus On Melanoma Conference In this blog, she recaps the conference. You can view the conference in its entirety, including presentations here.In 2010, Katie Schmitz, PhD, FACSM, associate professor of medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, and a group of her colleagues published a study that changed how patients and doctors think about exercise...

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Cancer-fighting Recipe: Walnut and Cucumber Gazpacho

This is a refreshing recipe for the summer using garden fresh cucumbers, parsley and mint.  Even though the recipe calls for English cucumbers, feel free to use locally grown cucumbers if they are in season.Taste a slice first to determine if the cucumber needs to be peeled and seeded. The recipe calls for the English variety as the skin and seeds are less bitter. This is a very high fiber, high fluid and low calorie vegetable to enjoy.Parlsey...

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Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer

Stephen Hahn, MDStephen Hahn, MD,  is chair and professor of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in radiation oncology, medical oncology, and internal medicine and is internationally renowned for his work in photodynamic therapy (PDT). Dr. Hahn recently answered a series of questions related to lung cancer and radiation therapy for TalkAboutHealth.com.Why is spot radiation so frowned...

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Fox 29’s Dr. Mike Cirigliano Tells the Audience to Focus on Staying Healthy

Christine Wilson, cancer survivor, shares her experiences from the Abramson Cancer Center’s 2012 Focus On Melanoma Conference In this blog, she recaps the conference. You can view the conference in its entirety, including presentations here.In addition to running a very busy internal medicine practice at the University of Pennsylvania, Mike Cirigliano, MD, also appears regularly on Fox 29 Philadelphia as Dr. Mike. At a recent Focus On Melanoma...

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Does Your Shopping Cart Make The Grade?

Carly Roop RD, CSO, is a registered dietitian at the Joan Karnell Cancer Center (JKCC). She provides nutrition education and support to patients while addressing nutrition-related side effects from chemotherapy and radiation. Dietitians at JKCC provide educational nutrition programs that are open to patients as well as the community.Smartphone Apps for NutritionI was recently introduced to phone app called Fooducate. Fooducate is a smart phone app,...

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10 Things to Know About Melanoma

One in 50 Americans will develop a melanoma at some time in their lives.People at high risk are those with fair skin, who have many moles, especially atypical nevi, who have had a first degree relative with melanoma, or have a personal history of the disease, and who have chronic sun exposure either through their work or recreational activities.88% of melanomas are found by patients or their caregivers, but doctors find melanomas at an earlier,...

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