Oncology

Beware of Genetic Testing Scammers

Beware of scammers targeting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries offering genetic testing. These scammers obtain Medicare or Medicaid numbers from victims for fraudulent purposes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert about scammers offering cheek swabs for...

Diagnosing Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a cancerous disease of the bone marrow that arises on white blood cells. It typically affects those over 60 years of age and is not a curable disease. Since bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, it is...

What is Cardio-Oncology?

Cardio-Oncology is a focused medical discipline devoted to preventing and protecting the hearts of patients with cancer before, during and after cancer therapy.   Why is Cardio-Oncology Needed? Many cancer treatments are known to potentially contribute to heart disease. Patients with cancer have a two-to-six times higher risk...