Adjuvant Therapies – The Revolutionary New Approach to Fighting Cancer
Adjuvant therapies are basically integral substances designed to stimulate the body’s own immunity. By producing a greater immune response, adjuvant therapies used in conjunction with other cancer fighting modalities, are…
Oncolytic Viruses Gain Traction in the Medical Community
Oncolytic virotherapy, the best hope for treating cancer scientists have seen in this decade. The research is overwhelmingly positive and recent clinical studies indicate a thumbs-up response from oncologists. As…
The Facts About Nodular Melanoma
Nodular Melanoma – not a common form of skin cancer, as it is known to grow quickly and can cause death if gone untreated or undetected. Statistics indicate that nodular…
A Closer Look at Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Melanoma is a type of malignant intraocular tumor, meaning it occurs within the eyeball itself. The choroid is considered to be a part of the uveal tract which consists…
Understanding Ocular Melanoma
Cancer experts report that Ocular Melanoma is the most common eye cancer diagnosed in adults. By comparison, Ocular melanoma is much rarer than skin cancer. Ocular Melanoma develops in the…
Story of Eugenijus Šneideris and his fight against melanoma
Rita Šneiderienė from Lithuania about her husband: Talking about the medical history and treatment of my husband Eugenijus Šneideris, I always add: “He got sick in Riga, and he’s getting…
How Oncolytic Viruses Destroy Cancer Cells
What is an Oncolytic Virus? Oncolytic viral therapy is a relatively modern approach in treating certain cancers. An Oncolytic virus is a ‘biological weapon’ that acts against cancer cells. It…
What is Amelanotic Melanoma and How to Recognize It
Amelanotic Cancer is a form of melanoma that lacks color or pigment. Often described as flesh-toned or pinkish in color, amelanotic cancer is very hard to detect because it tends…
Story of Jane Bailey and Her Fight Against Melanoma
I am Jane Bailey and I live in the colorful state of Colorado in the USA where I have enjoyed a very active life. Riding my bike everywhere, hiking…