Drug Stores Pulling Zantac And Its Generic Version Due To Cancer Risk

From The Washington Post: CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are pulling Zantac and the generic form of the popular heartburn medication from pharmacy shelves over growing concerns that the products may contain small levels of nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a possible cancer-causing chemical linked to liver damage. CVS said Saturday it was suspending sales “out of an … Read more

The Difference Between Choice Of Doctor And Actual Cancer Survivor Care

From The American Cancer Society: New research suggests there’s a mismatch between the type of doctors cancer survivors say they prefer for on-going cancer care and who they actually see. An American Cancer Society (ACS) study showed that most cancer survivors preferred their primary care physician (PCP) and cancer doctor (oncologist) to share their on-going … Read more

Pediatric Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward

From The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Three-year-old Lia Scagnoli skipped across the “Bridge of Hope” connecting Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute each time she had a chemotherapy infusion or other treatment for pediatric kidney cancer at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic. Caregivers offering equal parts love, hope, and fun diversions gave her and her family … Read more

Shannen Doherty Opens Up About Her Post-Cancer Body

From People: Following a painful and terrifying battle with breast cancer, Shannen Doherty is now in remission. But the actress, who currently stars on BH90210, the buzzy reboot of Beverly Hills, 90210, says her recovery is a daily process. “I don’t think you’re ever on the other side [of cancer],” Doherty, 47, tells PEOPLE. “I … Read more