by specicaretk | Dec 6, 2023 | Blog
The rate of cancer deaths has been steadily declining in the U.S. over the past thirty years. Today, the risk of cancer death is 33% lower than it was in 1991. There are a lot of reasons for this decline. Research has led to more effective treatments. Smoking rates...
by specicaretk | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog
If you or a loved one has recently received a cancer diagnosis, you’re most likely having regular conversations with your medical team on treatment options, such as chemo, radiation, or even surgery, and the next steps. Often, cancer treatments are based on what works...
by specicaretk | Nov 14, 2023 | Blog
In 2018, there were 17 million new cancer cases, and by 2040, this number is predicted to grow to 27.5 million. Cancer treatment and prevention are based on the average person, and patients are typically offered limited treatment options—radiation, surgery and...
by specicaretk | Dec 16, 2018 | Blog
On January 17, 1961, Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States gave his Farewell Address. This remarkable 16 minute speech is now known as his warning against the Military Industrial Complex. However, as he stated in his speech, this was the first of...
by specicaretk | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to determining which cancer therapeutic is best for treating a specific patient’s tumor. In the cancer world, the term that best describes this new discipline is “functional precision cancer medicine.” Functional...
by specicaretk | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog
Last week, our founder Dr. Ken Dixon had the honor of being featured on KevinMD.com, one of social media’s leading medical blogs. We’ve reposted the article here for your convenience. To see the original, visit KevinMD.com. Cancer is the enemy. So, our...
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