by Terry Kraus | Sep 14, 2017 | Treatment
Is it appropriate to tell someone to “fight the cancer?” by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. All of us are aware that Senator John McCain has an aggressive malignant brain tumor. Many of his well-wishers in Congress and in the public have been encouraging him to “fight” the...
by Terry Kraus | Sep 12, 2017 | Cancer Research, Treatment
A “Pen” that might detect cancer by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. There is now a hand-held device that might help surgeons determine malignant from healthy tissues when operating. It is called the MasSpec Pen. It has now completed initial research. It may be available on the...
by Terry Kraus | Sep 11, 2017 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Research
Dark Hair Dye and Chemical Relaxers by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. Her straighteners and dye to dark and hair may cause an elevated risk of breast cancer. 4,285 African-American and Caucasian women were followed for this study. African-American women who used dark hair dye...
by Terry Kraus | Sep 9, 2017 | Treatment
Radiology and Jargon by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. There are some phrases that are used, particularly with radiologist, but have always driven me crazy. Some of these are “diagnostic for,” “consistent with,” “concerning for,” as well as, “possibly.” There are, of course,...
by Terry Kraus | Sep 8, 2017 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Research
Cancer and “Spare Tires” In Women by S. Terry Kraus, M.D. A most recent study presented at the 2017 European Society for Medical Oncology has shown that women who have a “spare tire” they are greater risk for lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancers. The...
