Types, Benefits and Risks of Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is one of the most common treatment options for cancer patients. It works by directing high doses of radiation to the site of the cancer to stop the cells from multiplying and spreading, with the eventual goal of killing...

Making Radiation Therapy Less Scary for Kids Receiving Treatment

Cancer is a devastating and deadly disease claiming 7.6 million lives around the world each year and finding 12.7 million new victims diagnosed with the disease. The three words no one ever wants to hear in their lifetime are, “You have cancer.” It’s tragic enough...

Alzheimer’s Disease: What Is It And How Do We Slow It?

Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Currently, there is no cure for the disease but scientists have made great strides and are...