Dr. Ravi Rao Addresses With NYT an Increase in Advanced Cancers Amid Pandemic
Dr. Ravi Rao of cCARE is among the many doctors who have noticed a decline in cancer screenings during the pandemic, resulting in a rise of advanced cancers. Lockdowns led to canceled appointments due to shuttered clinics, and the delay ultimately caused a steep decline in screenings.
Is Palliative Care Right for You? The Answer May Surprise You
Palliative care is a lot of things, but “end of life” care it is not. At its roots, it is care to keep living. Whereas hospice focuses on the last months of someone’s life, palliative care is concurrent with a patient’s illness – ideally, starting at initial diagnosis through any treatment or post-treatment adjustments.
Video: cCARE Partners with Valley Children’s to Provide Cancer Treatments
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Cancer FAQ
On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA vaccine for use against the virus that is causing the illness known as COVID-19. The vaccine has been 95% effective in large-scale clinical trials and has already been approved for use in five other countries. It is given in two doses, three weeks apart. The state of California is now administering vaccines to those 65 and older.
Still Savoring Life After Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Five years after receiving a 3-month life expectancy, cancer survivor Carole embraces life, aging and all that goes with it
Managing Cancer Pain for Better Quality of Life
Whether it’s a friend, family member or yourself going through cancer treatment, many of us have been impacted by pain associated with the disease and its treatment. With about 50% of cancer patients reporting pain as a symptom early in the diagnosis and more than 75% in later stages, pain caused by cancer and its treatment can become difficult to bear and can cause a variety of negative effects such as depression, hopelessness and loss of appetite.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates for Cancer Patients
We encourage our patients to protect themselves and stay as informed as possible during the pandemic. Coronavirus is a family of viruses, but a new strain discovered in 2019 has resulted in concern and actions worldwide. Its official name is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. It is also called novel (new) coronavirus.
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, cCARE Is on a Myth-Busting Mission
California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence (cCARE) experts acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month by clearing up common misconceptions, hoping to save lives and help more women heal better.
Insights on Breast Cancer Signs, Mammograms & Breast Cancer Treatment
Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer found in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, each woman has a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer within her lifetime. Approximately 1 in 39 women will die from breast cancer. With these high statistics, it is important that women know the basics about breast cancer signs, screening and treatments.
To Boost Breast Cancer Awareness, Our Fresno-Based Breast Surgeon Clears up Misconceptions
To effectively fight breast cancer, you need to know – and avoid – the myths that surround it