Living and Thriving with Stage4 Cancer
With newer and better cancer treatments, people with stage 4 cancer (metastatic cancer)are now living longer, and better. In fact, many of... Learn More
The Next Lung Cancer A.C.T.: Acting Against Stigma | Bristol-Myers Squibb
Alongside actor Jack Huston and lung cancer expert Dr. Silvia Novello, four patients tell their stories about lung cancer and the stigma... Learn More
Using a Portacath During Chemotherapy Treatment
In this video, oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon explains how a portacath is used during chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Visit https://www.lightersideofcancer.com/education/ to watch... Learn More
Side Effects from Chemotherapy Treatment
In this video, medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about some of the more common, as well as less common, side effects... Learn More
Hair Loss Tips from Cancer Survivors
In this video, cancer survivors share their tips and stories on hair loss during their cancer treatments. Their strength and determination truly... Learn More
Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
This video describes a newer form of cancer treatment called immunotherapy that seeks to boost the patient’s immune system to fight back... Learn More
Getting Through Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Over 252,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed each year. In this video, Dr. Stephen Lemon discusses the diagnosis and... Learn More
Mastectomy vs Lumpectomy – Breast Surgery Options
Following a breast cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to make the decision on surgery options such as a lumpectomy or a... Learn More
About Clinical Trials for Cancer
More and more clinical trials are leading the way for the research and FDA approval of newer types of cancer treatments. In... Learn More
Experiencing Chemo Brain During Cancer Treatment
Going through chemotherapy treatment, cancer patients may experience various side effects such as chemo brain, which may cause some mental cloudiness, such... Learn More
How Does Targeted Cancer Therapy Work?
Oncologist Stephen Lemon MD describes targeted therapy for cancer treatment and how it compares to standard chemotherapy. Visit http://www.canceris.net/targeted-cancer-therapy-work/ to learn more... Learn More
HER2 Positive Breast and Stomach Cancer Treatment Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is an FDA approved targeted therapy to treat certain types of cancer that are are HER2-positive. These are cancers that... Learn More
How Targeted Therapy Avastin (Bevacizumab) Treats Metastatic Cancer
Targeted cancer therapy Avastin (Bevacizumab) is an FDA approved cancer treatment for various types of metastatic cancers, such as colon cancer and... Learn More
How Xgeva (Denosumab) Treats Bone Metastases
Xgeva is an FDA approved targeted therapy used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain for certain types of cancers with... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Opdivo (nivolumab)
FDA approved immountherapy Opdivo (nivolumab) is a promising cancer drug treatment for different types of cancers, including melanoma, kidney cancer, lung cancer... Learn More
I’m Breathing Because: One Lung Cancer Patient’s Personal Story | Bristol-Myers Squibb
Meet Larry – a husband, grandfather and stage 4 lung cancer patient. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Bristol-Myers Squibb asks people like... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Treatment Darzalex for Multiple Myeloma Cancer1
Darzalex (daratumumab) is a recent FDA approved immunotherapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma cancer. In this video, Dr. Stephen Lemon, a... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Empliciti (Elotuzumab) for Multiple Myeloma
Empliciti (Elotuzumab) is an FDA approved immunotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma cancer. Medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about how this new... Learn More
How Lynparza (olaparib) Treats Ovarian Cancer
FDA approved cancer treatment Lynparz (olaparib) treats various types of advanced ovarian cancers that contain a defective BRCA gene. In this video,... Learn More
About Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Drug Perjeta ( Pertuzumab )
Perjeta (pertuzumab) is a breast cancer drug showing promise extending the lives of people with an aggressive type of breast cancer referred... Learn More
Men Get Breast Cancer Too – CancerIS Medical Minute
Men can be diagnosed with male breast cancer. While the chances for men are much lower compared to women, men need to... Learn More
New Targeted Therapy Lung Cancer Drug Gilotrif ( Afatinib )
Gilotrif (Afatinib) is a new FDA approved cancer treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Gilotrif targets advanced lung cancer, such as metastatic... Learn More
Prostate Cancer Treatment Xofigo Offers Hope
Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about the cancer drug Xofigo ( radium-223 dichloride ) for the treatment of patients with late stage prostate... Learn More
