Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute Dr. Allan Thornton is not only a nationally-recognized radiation oncologist and researcher with 30-plus years of experience in proton therapy, he is also a major reason why many cancer patients have access to the treatment at all. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Dr. Thornton lobbied extensively to secure Medicare coverage … [Read more...] about Allan F. Thornton, Jr., MD
Game-Changing Therapies for Advanced Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
By Yue Zhang, MD, MPH While colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a common and lethal disease, mortality rates have declined in recent years. Patients live much longer with a better quality of life due to improved screening and treatments. A concerning observation, however, is the increasing rate of diagnosis in younger patients. This led to a recent update of CRC screening … [Read more...] about Game-Changing Therapies for Advanced Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Psychological Intervention for Chronic Pain
By Andrew L. Martin, PsyD Cancer-related chronic pain can arise from cells pressing on nerves, tumor-related chemical changes, or changes to nerves as a side effect of treatment. Chronic pain can cause negative changes to thoughts, mood and behavior that worsens the intensity and frequency of pain, beginning a cycle with significant functional impact. Psychological … [Read more...] about Psychological Intervention for Chronic Pain
Advances in Management of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
By Ryan A. Harrell, DO Historically, the treatment of irreparable rotator cuff injuries has been a real challenge for orthopaedists and their patients. Cases involving a torn and retracted tendon, significant muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration, impaired mobility, and chronic pain have not responded well to traditional procedures such as partial rotator cuff repair, … [Read more...] about Advances in Management of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears
Fournier’s Gangrene: A True Urologic Emergency
For patients with Fournier’s gangrene, a prompt clinical diagnosis followed by aggressive debridement of infected soft tissues is critical to saving lives and preventing severe morbidity. Most commonly a polymicrobial bacterial infection, Fournier’s originates in the perineal, genital or perianal region. This rare form of necrotizing fasciitis can spread as quickly as … [Read more...] about Fournier’s Gangrene: A True Urologic Emergency
