Dr. Charles M. Balch
This site is intended to help patients, family, and friends in their search for information about cancer. I believe that an informed patient will be empowered to better understand and confront this complex disease.
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February 7, 2010
Ginger Provides Significant Reduction of Chemotherapy-induced Nausea
The prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology publishes each year a list of major cancer advances during the previous year. In their “C...
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February 3, 2010
Breast Reconstruction Options Are A Personal Choice
In many of my blogs about breast cancer treatment options, I have emphasized the importance of patient-based, doctor-guided decision-making. This vid...
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January 3, 2010
Why Did Christina Applegate Decide To Have a Double Mastectomy?
I recently saw a re-run of an interview on Oprah with Christina Applegate, and she explained why she chose a double mastectomy for the treatment and ...
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May 15, 2009
Sexual Issues After Cancer: Helpful Advice for Women
Here is a nice clip from the UK for women that has some practical advice about sexual issues after cancer treatments. You should talk with your docto...
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May 17, 2009
Aspirin’s Value in Cancer Prevention
Here is an interesting article published in the medical journal Lancet Oncology about the value of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (...
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December 29, 2009
Congresswoman Shultz On Talking With Her Kids About Her Breast Cancer
This is an inspiring and informative interview with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) and Robin Roberts of Good Morning America. She...
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June 20, 2009
In the Operating Room: Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer (New Jersey)
Of all the videos about robotic surgery for prostate cancer, this is one of the most detailed and informative for patients. It shows the operation fr...
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June 19, 2009
Genetic Test for Avoiding Toxicity from a Colon Cancer Drug
Everyone responds to different medicines for cancer: how it is absorbed in the intestinal tract, how it is metabolizes (broken down or altered) in th...
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July 11, 2009
Breast cancer treatment with Femara (letrozole) and Tamoxifen
Letrozole (Femara, Novartis) is a third generation hormone therapy approved by the FDA for the treatment of local or metastatic breast cancer that is...
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July 24, 2009
Zoledronic acid (Zometa) to prevent breast cancer recurrence
Watch video Zoledronic acid (Zometa, Novartis) is an intravenous drug that can reduce or delay bone complications from bone metastases in patients wi...
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December 31, 2009
The Basics of Breast Biopsies
A video-animation presentation about breast biopsies. Both fine needle aspiration and core biopsies are covered. 3D graphics are used to explain the ...
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September 27, 2009
Bone Marrow Stimulating Drugs (Aranesp, Procrit, Epgen, Neulasta)
A group of drugs – Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit – have been a vital component of cancer chemotherapy management for many years....
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January 22, 2010
Choosing Between a Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
There’s an interesting national trend among women with breast cancer who are increasingly choosing to have mastectomies, often times with “breas...
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November 29, 2009
Mammography Guidelines Debate: To Change or Not to Change
As a breast cancer surgeon and investigator, I join the chorus of voices, including the American Cancer Society, that we should NOT change our criteri...
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December 30, 2009
Experiencing Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
If you or a loved one want to know what it’s like to experience radiation therapy for breast cancer, watch this video for a first-hand look. ...
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December 28, 2009
To Screen or Not to Screen: Detecting Prostate Cancer
This is a very informative and balanced 6 minute discussion by Dr Gerald Chodak about screening indications and tests for prostate cancer. ...
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December 28, 2009
Focused Prostate Cancer Treatment to Preserve Continence and Sperm Potency
This is an interesting approach with cryosurgery for prostate cancer that is very early and confined to small portions of the prostate gland. This vi...
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December 20, 2009
Tarceva (Erlotinib) Treatment for Lung and Pancreas Cancer
Tarceva, also known as Erlotinib, is an oral form of cancer therapy taken once a day that is approved by the FDA as a “second line” (i.e....
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December 15, 2009
Metastasis: How Does Cancer Spread to Other Parts of the Body?
Metastasis! That is a big medical term that can strike fear in the minds of cancer patients. Metastasis is the medical term for the process of cancer...
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January 18, 2010
Why Does My Family History Matter?
This video depicts an important principle about the significance of knowing your family history. I’m not talking about a distant cousin who ma...
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February 1, 2010
DNA Screening for Colon Cancer: An Important Advance
Here is news about a major advance in colorectal cancer screening and detection! Dr Sanford Markowitz is a leading colorectal researcher. He is featu...
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January 31, 2010
The Raging Debate on Mammography Guidelines
In November last year, a series of “bombshell” recommendations about screening mammography was made by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force ...
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February 8, 2010
John Wayne’s Change of Heart About Smoking Cigarettes
Does smoking cigarettes mean getting lung cancer? Just ask John Wayne. What a contrast between these two videos from one of the greatest actors who ev...
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February 7, 2010
Inside the Operating Room: Robotic Hysterectomy
Robotic surgery has become a standardized procedure by urologists for prostate surgery (see my other blog showing this procedure). Over the past deca...
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February 7, 2010
Teresa Heinz Kerry, Senator John Kerry’s Wife, Battling Breast Cancer
Cancer does not discriminate in any way! It affects rich and poor, famous and infamous, powerful and weak, all with an equal vengeance. It can affect...
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February 7, 2010
Miss Maryland’s Crusade About the Danger of Tanning Beds
Brittany Leitz is a beautiful woman who has used her talents and natural beauty to succeed as Miss Maryland, as a Redskins cheerleader, and as a pub...
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February 7, 2010
Cancer Risk of Tanning Beds Equal to Tobacco and Arsenic!
International cancer experts have determined that tanning beds and UV radiation should be in the top risk category for developing skin cancer. The a...
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February 6, 2010
Ginseng May Help with Cancer-Related Fatigue
Cancer fatigue is a debilitating condition that is different from usual “tiredness”. Fatigue felt by people with cancer is different from...
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February 6, 2010
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: The Silent Killer
I have included a blog on this subject because inflammatory breast cancer is such a sneaky, silent killer that can affect young women. The video is ...
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February 4, 2010
Esophageal Cancer Treatment
Esophageal cancer affect some 14,000 Americans each year. It is generally a deadly disease because its symptoms are so vague. Surgery for this cancer...
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February 3, 2010
Trastuzumab for Targeted Therapy of Breast Cancer
This is an Oncology Podcast that covers three news highlights in breast cancer. The first one, and the most significant, concerns a report from Europ...
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February 3, 2010
Senator John McCain Talks About His Melanoma
In this video, Senator John McCain gives a presentation at a LiveStrong Symposium in Ohio. He describes his melanoma and the importance of skin cance...
February 3, 2010
Senator John McCain Talks About His Melanoma
In this video, Senator John McCain gives a presentation at a LiveStrong Symposium in Ohio. He descr...
350 viewsDecember 15, 2009
Metastasis: How Does Cancer Spread to Other Parts of the Body?
Metastasis! That is a big medical term that can strike fear in the minds of cancer patients. Metast...
211 views
December 24, 2009
Overview of Melanoma
This is a nice 7 minute overview about melanoma: recognition, diagnosis, sentinel node biopsy, etc....
194 views
December 27, 2009
Farrah Fawcett’s Life with Rectal Cancer
This is a revealing and poignant video about actress Farrah Fawcett’s battle with cancer tha...
139 views
June 21, 2009
Miss Maryland on the Dangers of Sunburn and Tanning Beds
Brittany Lietz was Miss Maryland in 2006 and went on to the Miss America Pagent. Her public platfor...
135 views
August 1, 2009
Reducing Cancer Mortality with Vitamin D
This video discussed the  link between vitamin D deficiency and cancer. It is an informative Â...
116 views
September 15, 2009
Nutrition and Reducing Cancer Risk
Part 1: Nutrition can cancer. How eating more fruits and vegetables can help prevent cancer. Dr. Da...
112 views
September 15, 2009
Introduction to Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Dr Hadley King gives an overview on basal cell cancer....
98 viewsDecember 29, 2009
Congresswoman Shultz On Talking With Her Kids About Her Breast Cancer
This is an inspiring and informative interview with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Flori...
86 views
June 20, 2009
Preparing for Hair Loss After Chemotherapy
An Oncology Podcast segment for women about preparing for hair loss and how to cover the head with ...
84 views
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Cancer Risk of Tanning Beds Equal to Tobacco and Arsenic!
International cancer experts have determined that tanning beds and UV radiation should be in the top risk category for developing skin cancer. The a...
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Ginseng May Help with Cancer-Related Fatigue
Cancer fatigue is a debilitating condition that is different from usual “tiredness”. Fatigue felt by people with cancer is different from...
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Breast Reconstruction Options Are A Personal Choice
In many of my blogs about breast cancer treatment options, I have emphasized the importance of patient-based, doctor-guided decision-making. This vid...
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The Raging Debate on Mammography Guidelines
In November last year, a series of “bombshell” recommendations about screening mammography was made by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force ...
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Choosing Between a Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
There’s an interesting national trend among women with breast cancer who are increasingly choosing to have mastectomies, often times with “breas...
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Why Does My Family History Matter?
This video depicts an important principle about the significance of knowing your family history. I’m not talking about a distant cousin who ma...
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Tarceva (Erlotinib) Treatment for Lung and Pancreas Cancer
Tarceva, also known as Erlotinib, is an oral form of cancer therapy taken once a day that is approved by the FDA as a “second line” (i.e....
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Mammography Guidelines Debate: To Change or Not to Change
As a breast cancer surgeon and investigator, I join the chorus of voices, including the American Cancer Society, that we should NOT change our criteri...
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Vitamin D Deficiency in Women With Breast Cancer
For those of you who want all the details about Vitamin D, here is a one hour lecture by an expert in the field. Dr Michael Holick, MD, PhD is Direct...
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Lance Armstrong and His Miraculous Come Back
His complete recovery and his determination to win the Tour de France is truly one of the most miraculous stories in the annals of medical history!...
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Christina Applegate Talks About Her Breast Cancer
Here is another interview with Christina describing her decisions about her breast cancer. ...
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Time Interview with Randy Pausch on Dying of Pancreatic Cancer
Randy Pausch died of metastatic pancreatic cancer. He had remarkable insight to share as described in other blogs on mycanceradvisor.com. In this vid...
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February 7, 2010
Cancer Risk of Tanning Beds Equal to Tobacco and Arsenic!
International cancer experts have determined that tanning beds and UV radiation should be in the top risk category for developing skin cancer. The associated risk is similar to o...
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February 8, 2010
John Wayne’s Change of Heart About Smoking Cigarettes
Does smoking cigarettes mean getting lung cancer? Just ask John Wayne. What a contrast between these two videos from one of the greatest actors who ever lived (and who did over 200...
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February 7, 2010
Teresa Heinz Kerry, Senator John Kerry’s Wife, Battling Breast Cancer
Cancer does not discriminate in any way! It affects rich and poor, famous and infamous, powerful and weak, all with an equal vengeance. It can affect whole families. I know…...
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- Why Did Christina Applegate Decide To Have a Double Mastectomy? 536 views
- Senator John McCain Talks About His Melanoma 350 views
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