What to Know…
ECHO is committed to sharing timely updates about prevention, treatment, and advancements in care. Each month we will feature different topics with insight from members of our care team. Check back regularly and talk with your care team about any questions or concerns.
Understanding Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
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 have Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. CLL is not “the good cancer”. No cancer is a good cancer and…
Clinical trial for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
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, may work to help keep NSCLC from coming back or going to other areas of…
The Value of an Oncology Clinical Social Worker
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 therapeutic services, as well as assists clients in increasing social support and optimizing quality of…
February is Cancer Prevention Month
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 advice from the Prevent Cancer Foundation on ways to reduce your cancer risk or detect…
Plastic Utensil Safety
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 Heitman, NBC News Dec. 10, 2024 That black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer? It…
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
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 changes that can lead to cervical cancer are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). Almost everyone…
Does Alcohol Increase Risk of Cancer?
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 on January 3, 2025. Below are some of the key findings: Does this mean that…