My Cancer Advisor

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 other cancer-causing ...

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 public spokesperson. Brittany also has melanoma. Jus...

This is an Oncology Podcast segment for women about preparing for hair loss and how to cover the head with wigs and scarves. Here’s more information from our companion website, patientresource....

In this video, Senator John McCain gives a presentation at a LiveStrong Symposium in Ohio. He describes his melanoma and the importance of skin cancer prevention. He is now an 8-year survivor of a me...

This is a very informative 7 minute overview about melanoma: recognition, diagnosis, sentinel node biopsy, etc. I am concerned about the rising incidence of melanoma across the country, especially a...

Metastasis is a medical term that can strike fear in the minds of cancer patients. It’s the process of cancer cells spreading to vital organs and then interfering with their normal function. T...

Here is a nice summary on preventing skin cancer. For anyone who is at risk for sunburning, and who wants to be healthy for a lifetime and prevent melanoma and other forms of skin cancer, this is a v...

Dr Hadley King gives an overview on basal cell cancer. Here’s more information from our companion website, patientresource.net: Melanomas and nonmelanomas are cancers that originate in the oute...

Can good nutrition help prevent cancer? Dr David Heber from UCLA talks about the benefits of eating a colorful diet. The recommendation is  5 – 9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day in o...