Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. It is the most common leukemia in adults. “CLL – the good cancer” – a message given by many doctors when they tell patients they […]
Read more »Below is information on the INTerpath 009 study which is a clinical trial for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This clinical trial is trying to determine if an investigational study drug combination, when given after initial treatment and surgery, […]
Read more »An oncology social worker provides emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families throughout the cancer journey, including diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. ECHO is fortunate to have Antonio Okosky, LCSW who joined the ECHO team in July of 2024. At ECHO, he provides […]
Read more »February is National Cancer Prevention Month in the United States. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Here is some helpful […]
Read more »Are plastic utensils safe? Not always. Plastic utensils can release harmful chemicals into food, especially when exposed to heat. Black utensils have especially been in the News lately. Below is helpful article published on December 10, 2024 by NBCNews.com. By Bethany […]
Read more »Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally. The National Cancer Institute estimates that each year in the United States, over 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed and about 4,000 women die of this cancer. The cell […]
Read more »The impact of alcohol and cancer risk has been recently featured in the news. A new U.S. Surgeon General’s report seeks to raise awareness about the link between drinking alcohol and developing seven types of cancer. This report was released […]
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