Posted by: TCF Blog Team on Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
Clinical trials are a critical part of the development of new treatments. They rely on people who volunteer to participate and are then closely monitored by medical professionals in order to determine whether an investigational medicine is safe and effective for patients to use. When there is no treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a specific disease or when no approved treatments are successful for an individual patient, a clinical trial may offer the best chance of survival. This is especially true in rare cancers, which often have no FDA-approved treatment. Continue reading →
Posted by: TCF Blog Team on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
By Bill Drake, TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Member
On September 11, 2013 I was diagnosed with an adenocarcinoma malignant tumor on my esophagus at my GI junction, inside my GI specialist’s office on Cape Cod. I was there for my routine “over 50” colonoscopy. Continue reading →
Posted by: TCF Blog Team on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
By Leslie Condon, TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Co-Chair
The holidays can be a challenging time for those facing cancer and their families. If you or someone you know wishes to give support to individuals and families who have been affected by cancer, consider these ideas: Continue reading →
Posted by: TCF Blog Team on Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
By Leslie Condon, TargetCancer Foundation Advocacy Council Co-Chair
The holidays can trigger a lot of memories and emotions for family, especially for those who have lost a loved one. Reaching out to friends and family during this time can be especially meaningful and helpful to the grieving process. If someone you love is grieving, make an effort to connect with them. Some ideas for remembering a loved one during the holidays: Continue reading →
Posted by: TCF Blog Team on Friday, February 13th, 2015
Today we are proud to feature our first guest post from certified Health Coach Jocelyn Kasper, PhD, MPH. Jocelyn has spent 15 years studying cancer biology, nutrition, and epidemiology. She works at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and runs a private practice, Your Nourishing Life, where she helps cancer patients and their loved ones feel their best through nutrition and lifestyle adaptations. We look forward to future contributions from her on the TargetCancer Foundation blog.
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