Do you have a serious illness? Have you considered taking part in a clinical trial with a new wonder drug? Are you confident you know whether this is the best thing for you? Dr Kathleen Thompson’s article in Huffington Post gives you some pointers
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Medical Statistics Made Simple
Confused about what treatment to choose for your cancer? Do you really understand the percentages your doctor gives you? Those newspaper headlines about ‘cancer cures’ – what do they really mean? Dr Kathleen Thompson has written an article in Huffington Post to help you understand.
Worried about hair loss during cancer treatment?
Dr Kathleen Thompson’s article may help. It covers not only cold cap, but some interesting new hair products by Daniel Field – especially for cancer patients although can be used by other people too.
What does it feel like to have cancer?
Dr Kathleen Thompson describes what it feels like to have breast cancer in her book, From Both Ends of the Stethoscope, and in an excerpt published in Fabafterfifty Magazine today
Avoiding breast cancer bullet
Sometimes we get breast cancer whatever we do, but there are steps we can take to reduce the chance.
If we do get breast cancer, seeing the doctor early improves our chances – so what clues should we look for. See this article by Dr Kathleen Thompson in the Huffington Post for advice
Choosing the Right Breast Cancer Operation
There are often several options for breast cancer surgery. You need the right knowledge to make sure you you make the best choice for your future appearance and to beat the cancer. Dr Kathleen Thompson’s article in the Huffington Post will guide you.
Update NICE Breast Cancer treatment Guidelines
New NICE Guidelines are out – we all need to read them. So important to know to what we are entitled.
Dr Kathleen talks at Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Forum
The Pink Ribbon forum was a thorough success, featuring world-class speakers including Professor Justin Stubbins. Dr Kathleen’s talk got a particularly good review by Frost Magazine.
Nice summary of the new cancer immunotherapies in particular checkpoint inhibitors
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/09/28/cancer-immunotherapy-is-moving-fast-heres-what-you-need-to-know-now/
Excellent Advice on Patient Advocacy by Medivisor, incorporating quotes from Dr Kathleen Thompson
https://medivizor.com/blog/2016/09/27/advocate/