Share: You might think orthopedics is a medical specialty reserved only for emergency situations. But that’s not always the case. For an orthopedic oncologist like Dr. Daniel C. Allison, there are numerous medical conditions best suited to a practitioner with his expertise. Bone damage can occur for…

Share: As the most serious and potentially fatal form of skin cancer, it is important to understand the warning signs and risk factors associated with malignant melanoma . Know the ABCs of Melanoma When diagnosed and treated in the early stages, melanoma can have as much as a 100% cure rate,…

Share: Learning of the presence of one or several tumors, especially in the bones, can be a frightening and overwhelming experience for anyone, even when the bone tumors turn out to be benign. As with any health concerns and conditions, understanding the difference between benign and malignant bone…

Share: With a disease (or more accurately, group of diseases) as complex and constantly evolving as cancer, the term “cure” can be a little abstract and even misleading. While the goal is certainly to eliminate all or as much of any malignant cells as possible, a treatment that works on an adult…

Share: With any form of cancer, an early diagnosis, followed by preventing it from spreading (metastasizing), is always a priority. Depending on the type of cancer and where it is located, tumors tend to be the most treatable when they are smaller and contained to one area, making it easier for…