Diagnosis and Treatment

Stacy Erholtz battled multiple myeloma for 10 years, undergoing multiple chemotherapies and two stem-cell transplants only to relapse each time. Just as she ran out of treatment options, her doctors at Mayo Clinic suggested a radical treatment, a single high dose of the measles virus.

Many people with cancer are afraid to discuss complementary and alternative methods with their doctors. It’s true that many doctors may not know about the uses, risks, and potential benefits of these unconventional treatments. This lack of knowledge can widen the gap between patient and doctor when it comes to using complementary methods along with regular cancer treatment. But this doesn’t have to stop you. You can help bridge the gap in a number of ways:

Dr. Cary Presant of the City of Hope explores how he achieves better results by combining the best practices of both Western and Eastern medical traditions. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel and see the entire series.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be out of work for an extended period of time to receive treatment. Fortunately, there could be resources available to you and your family to help make ends meet while you treat your cancer. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers financial benefits to millions of Americans every year to pay for medical bills, childcare costs, and day-to-day living expenses like rent or groceries. This article will describe how cancer could medically qualify for benefits, and how you can get the application process started.