Reading time: 5 minutes Sara Musetti Jenkins, PhD Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the scariest things to ever happen to many people. Regardless of whether it comes suddenly and without warning or after waiting, agonizingly, for test results, it is nearly impossible to prepare for the way it impacts you. Many patients find... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 8 minutes Colette Bilynsky The number of people who will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime is growing, with estimates saying that by 2030, more than 26 million people worldwide will be affected by some type of cancer [1]. However, as noted throughout Oncobites, treatments are continually improving, resulting in increased patient... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 6 minutes Kate Gavaghan Being diagnosed with cancer is terrifying, and going through treatment is physically and emotionally challenging. So many patients are justifiably focused on “getting to the end” that they can be a little blindsided by survivorship. It’s not really a return to normal life, or the life one had before... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Patty Spears There are many issues with tissue; that is, tissue donated by patients for cancer research. Patients are often asked to donate tissue when joining a research study. Research on patient tissue is an important step to bring new discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic, which will improve the... Continue Reading →
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