Category Archives: Cancer

When Cancer Won’t Bring a Social Security Check

Written On July 22, 2010 By Bob Kraft

This guest post is by Ms. Alexis Bonari.
Although Social Security implemented changes in its “Malignant Neoplastic Diseases” criteria in November of 2009, determining disability as a result of cancer can still be difficult. In many cases, extra time is needed for Social Security to decide whether or not disability may be granted. This is due [...]

Posted in Cancer, Disability, Social Security Disability

Tanning Beds May Get Closer Scrutiny Based On Findings About Skin Cancer Risk

Written On April 21, 2010 By Bob Kraft

I continue my rant against tanning beds. I think these things are dangerous, and I’m frustrated that my friends and employees continue to use them.

Here are excerpts from an article in the Washington Post about tanning salons:
The Food and Drug Administration called its March 25 hearing in the wake of a report by the International [...]

Posted in Cancer, Consumer Information

Cancer Hazards of Tanning Beds May Lead to Federal Ban for Teenagers

Written On March 29, 2010 By Bob Kraft

The cancer hazard of tanning beds is a particular concern to me. I have had several employees over the years who visit tanning salons far too frequently, against my fatherly advice. I was just as bad when I was young, although since we didn’t have tanning beds, I just played outdoors to get tan. But [...]

Posted in Cancer, Product Liability or Medical Devices

Gruesome, Graphic Cigarette Warnings Soon?

Written On August 28, 2009 By Bob Kraft

HealthDay News is reporting on the possible changes to cigarette packages under new U.S. regulations contained in the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. These regulations apparently will require manufacturers to devote a large percentage of the front and back of packs of cigarettes to graphic images of the damage smoking can do to [...]

Posted in Cancer, Consumer Information

Link of the Day – Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Support Group

Written On December 9, 2007 By Bob Kraft

LifeRaftGroup.org is a support group for victims of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, or GIST. Here is information from the Web site:
The Life Raft Group (LRG) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing support, through information, education, and innovative research to patients with a rare cancer called GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor). Since we received our non-profit [...]

Posted in Cancer, Disability, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources, Social Security Disability

Link of the Day – LungCancer.org

Written On June 4, 2007 By Bob Kraft

LungCancer.org is a site furnished by CancerCare. CancerCare has been mentioned here in an earlier post. LungCancer.org has specific information about lung cancer, of course, and provides specific information for patients, care givers, and medical professionals. Here is the Mission Statement of LungCancer.org:
In 1998, CancerCare founded lungcancer.org as part of our ongoing programs for people [...]

Posted in Cancer, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources

Link of the Day – HealthCentral By Dr. Dean Edell

Written On June 19, 2006 By Bob Kraft

HealthCentral.com has a very interesting collection of videos by Dr. Dean Edell. The video topics range from ADHD to Yoga.

Posted in Arthritis, Cancer, Disability, Link of the Day, Medical and Health Resources