Nicki Swift caught up with hematologist and medical oncologist Chadi Nabhan M.D., MBA, host of the podcast “Healthcare Unfiltered” and author of the Johns Hopkins University Press books “Toxic Exposure” and the forthcoming “The Cancer Journey,” to get some insight on what might be going on with the king. “The first possibility is that while … Read more

Health Digest asked me to discuss the types of cancers that can be detected through genetic testing:  “‘Most cancers are sporadic and not inherited,’ Nabhan said. ‘In general, I estimate that anywhere from 5% to 15% of cancers can occur because of an inherited mutation that has passed from one generation to another.’ BreastCancer.org says … Read more

Patient Power asked me to weigh in on some of the natural remedies that may be helpful to cancer patients: “Acupuncture in certain circumstances can alleviate nausea and vomiting, as well as certain cancer-related pains,” explained Chadi Nabhan MD, MBA, a hematologist, medical oncologist, and chairman of the Precision Oncology Alliance at Caris Life Sciences.” … Read more

Health Digest asked me to explain the difference between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma to readers: “Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is not one disease,” Dr. Nabhan said. “It has many subtypes; almost 60. These types differ based on the shape of the cancer cell, on the molecular features that drive the growth of such lymphoma, and other factors. … Read more