Author: prattmd

Twice Cancer Survivor and Advocate for LS awareness Finding out at the age of 30, in 2001, that I had colon cancer was a shock, to say the least. At that time, I was a wife, new mom with a 1 ½ year old son at...

18 July, 2016

In the picture above you see my parents and the 8 children in our family.  My oldest sister is Phyllis, (standing second from the right).  Phyllis is a half sister having a different father than the rest of us.  My father died in 1977 at...

18 July, 2016

Merck has recently opened several clinical trials using the anti-PDI mAb pembrolizumab which may be of interest for individuals who have developed advanced stage cancers. These trials are enrolling patients with tumors that are microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H). For those with advanced stage MSI-H colorectal cancer...

18 July, 2016

If you tested positive for Lynch syndrome, you can participate in an MD Anderson research study and learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle with members of your family. You’ll receive a Fitbit, diet and exercise tips, guidance and resources each week at no cost....

14 February, 2016