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Why is sarcoma referred to as the forgotten cancer?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Why is sarcoma referred to as the forgotten cancer? Primarily, sarcoma is referred to as the forgotten cancer because it is rare. On average, there are less than 200,000 cases diagnosed per year. It also typically only affects segments of the...

Glioblastoma Brain Cancer

At Causenta, we understand that glioblastoma multiforme is difficult to treat because the tumors are localized in the brain and the brain has a limited capacity to repair itself. Also, glioblastoma multiforme cells are biologically resistant to traditional therapies...

Is cervical cancer linked to losing your virginity at a young age? And, could it have life-altering effects?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Is cervical cancer linked to losing your virginity at a young age? And, could it have life-altering effects? What we know based on research and data from around the world is that when you have sex at a young age and you have multiple partners,...

The 5 Key Things People Should Know About Glioblastoma

If you or someone you know shows signs of or has been diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a rare form of brain cancer, there are five key things you should know: Glioblastoma occurs primarily in people ages 41-60. While there are always outliers, this is an...

If surgery isn’t the answer, what are treatment options for glioblastoma?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer. It is also hard to detect and destroy. Typically, by the time that someone realizes they have it, the cancer is pretty far along – meaning it has progressed to a later stage. In other words,...

What are polyps and should I worry?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Polys are a clump of cells in your body. They can occur in different locations in your body. There are 2 common types of polyps: pedunculated (hanging) and sessile (flat). Polyps themselves are not cancerous. Some polyps are benign and will not...

Glioblastoma: Was this the cancer John McCain had been fighting?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Yes, Senator John McCain was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive brain cancer in the summer of 2017. During the year, he had undergone surgery to remove the primary tumor and continued treatment near his home in Arizona. Last...

Lung Cancer is Serious: 3 Key Things Everyone Should Know

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Lung cancer is responsible for approximately 200,000 deaths in the United States each year. This accounts for the most cancer-related deaths across genders. One of the main reasons for this is that by the time patients get to the doctor, they...

Is virtual colonoscopy, using a CT scan, an effective way of diagnosing colon cancer? And, should everyone get screened?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon The simple answer to both of these important questions is YES. While some individuals would benefit more from a traditional colonoscopy, a virtual one is an effective screening tool. And, according to experts and the American Cancer Society,...

Is it possible for someone to die of lung cancer without knowing they had it?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Yes, absolutely. It is unfortunate, but with lung cancer symptoms being similar to everyday issues, they can often be ignored or minimized. Recently, a story out of the UK has brought this to the forefront of people's minds. A 31-year-old...

Does HPV really cause cervical cancer?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Nearly all cervical cancers are caused because of a high-risk HPV infection, of which there are nearly a dozen strains. Two distinct strains of HPV (types 16 and 18) are responsible for nearly 70% of all cervical cancer diagnoses. What is HPV?...

But I don’t smoke!

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon While smoking is the cause in approximately 90% of lung cancer instances, it is still possible to develop lung cancer if you have never smoked or have stopped smoking for a considerable amount of time. People who have given up smoking for more...