Doctor’s Blog – Page 12

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.

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.

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.