Fighting the C Word: Four Most Common Types of Cancer
Almost everyone has a story to tell of how their lives have been affected by cancer. Whether through their own illness, that of a loved one, or someone they know, cancer, in its various forms, is pervasive. Each year 12.7 million people worldwide are diagnosed with some form of the disease. While it is the […]
UCLA finds new treatment option for lung cancer patients
It is safe to say that many of us fear hearing the word ‘cancer.’ But, with the continued evolution of cancer research, we have begun to see many breakthroughs in cancer treatment and detection methods. One such example is Dr. David Wong’s, Associate Dean of Research and his team’s, at WorldCare Consortium® medical second opinion (MSO) provider UCLA […]
WorldCare Consortium® MSO providers Dana-Farber and Boston Children’s Hospital develop a preventive measure to breast cancer
Researchers and doctors alike recognize the importance of preventing or reversing cancer before patients are in the position of having to treat more advanced cases. Michael Goldberg, Ph.D., of Dana-Farber has contributed to a collaborative group effort into research that demonstrates how particular cancer cases could be prevented and or treated before becoming malignant. Goldberg […]
Testicular Cancer: Misdiagnosis in Australia
Ben Smith, a 25-year-old resident of New South Wales, Australia, was concerned about a hard lump on his left testicle in December of 2017, when his general practitioner told him that the swelling and pain was probably just hormonal and that the lump did not present like cancer. By mid-January, the pain had become “horrific,” […]
Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis: A Costly, Deadly Mistake
Louise Gleadell, a 38-year-old mother of three from Leicester, United Kingdom, was pregnant with her son Jude in late 2015 when she first presented with serious health concerns that were repeatedly dismissed by her doctors. She had a “strange dizziness” and an aching pelvis, which became persistent and gradually more painful. At one point, she […]