Ernest Rosenbaum

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About

Ernest Rosenbaum, MD, is an oncologist affiliated with Stanford University and with the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, San Francisco, where he has developed protocols for supportive care and clinical practices. A specialist in the treatment of breast, prostate, and colon cancer, Rosenbaum is coauthor of three popular books on cancer: Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2002), Everyone's Guide to Cancer Supportive Care (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2005), and Everyone's Guide to Cancer Survivorship (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2007). He has a passionate interest in clinical research and developing ways to improve patient care and communication. Rosenbaum is also a clinical professor of medicine, emeritus, at UCSF and a clinical professor, department of medicine, at Stanford University Medical Center.

Recently Published on Caring.com

1. Thursday August 21, 2008

   1. answer to name of chemo drug given through IV question

      Question - Many different chemotherapy medications are delivered through an IV drip.

2. Wednesday May 28, 2008

   2. Was Abraxane not effective for me if my tumor marker is still high?

      Answer - Abraxane, a new form of paclitaxel, is effective in fighting metastatic breast cancer but is not curative.

   3. What is the protocol for chemotherapy for colon cancer?

      Answer - There are several treatment options for colon cancer following surgical removal of the colon.

   4. Will chemo make a male infertile permanently? Or can that ever be reversed?

      Answer - Some chemotherapy drugs cause infertility just during treatment while others cause permanent fertility loss.

   5. What if the chemotherapy doesn't work?

      Answer - If chemotherapy isn't effective in stopping the spread of cancer then you and your doctor need to focus on comfort care.

3. Friday May 23, 2008

   6. Does chemo change your voice?

      Answer - chemotherapy can affect the voice through weakness and hoarseness.

   7. Is it true that if someone has untreated cancer and needs surgery that the cancer spreads faster once the air hits that area?

      Answer - It's a myth that the process of opening up the body during surgery can cause cancer to spread. 1 Comment

   8. Is it true that temporary blindness is a side effect of chemo?

      Answer - Chemotherapy can affect the eyes and optical nerves, causing vision problems.

   9. Do you know the name of a chemo drug that is given through IV?

      Answer - Many different chemotherapy drugs for cancer are administered through an IV.

   10. Can chemo affect a person's personality?

       Answer - Chemotherapy can affect the personality, as can cancer, because pain, fatigue, and emotional stress can change the way a person feels and acts.

   11. How do I help my mother cope with the side effects from being administered Adriamycin, more than five years ago?

       Answer - There are many reasons why cancer survivors experience side effects such as feeling cold years after completing treatment.