by Michael Chin | Dec 19, 2018 | Cancer, Chemotherapy, Screenings
As we saw throughout the 2018 year, cancer research is continuing to make major strides towards new treatment options for some of the world’s deadliest cancers, and there are no signs of slowing down. For example, immunotherapy, which garners the use of one’s immune...
by Michael Chin | May 24, 2018 | Cancer, Healthcare, Screenings
As we continue to age, it becomes more important than ever to maintain consistent cancer screenings. While many people only get screened when they begin showing symptoms of cancer, consistent screenings are recommended for individuals after a certain age. Doctors...
by Michael Chin | Mar 16, 2018 | Cancer, Doctor, Healthcare, Radiation Oncology, Screenings
Books, movies, and television shows are all familiar with the heart wrenching job of showcasing cancer to views and readers alike. In most recent years, “My Sister’s Keeper”, “Chasing Life”, “The Fault in Our Stars”, and the list goes on. These books and film have...
by Michael Chin | Dec 6, 2017 | Cancer, Doctor, Healthcare, Radiation Oncology, Screenings
Even with all the technology, support rallies, and well-funded research, being a cancer patient in the US is a difficult experience. The uncertainty that surrounds each treatment and step forward would cause anyone to develop anxiety, depression, and lots of other...
by Michael Chin | Nov 3, 2017 | Cancer, Doctor, Healthcare, Screenings
Your pancreas is a 6 inch long organ that sits near your stomach on the back of your abdomen and connects to your small intestine through the pancreatic duct. It’s primary function is to assist your body in digestion in terms of protein, fats, and carbohydrates....
by Michael Chin | Sep 21, 2017 | Cancer, Doctor, Healthcare, Radiation Oncology, Screenings
Cancer. We all know someone who has been diagnosed or affected by cancer. But what is it really? According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases. Regardless of the type of cancer, the body’s cells begin to...
