Cancer claimed the life of my companion ten years ago. We were surprised to learn how difficult and time consuming it was to acquire critical information. I am trying to make it easier for other people with cancer and their families .

I devoted my time and personal resources to creating a public television documentary and resource guide entitled, CANCER: Increasing Your Odds for Survival. I carefully designed this Emmy-nominated documentary, hosted by Walter Cronkite, to help people survive cancer. It provides vital information that cancer patients and their families need to make informed decisions. The documentary and book deliver a comprehensive overview of the disease, treatments, recent developments, organizations and resources to assist cancer patients in doing all they can to win their fight against cancer, as well as, improve the quality of their lives.

Because mainstream treatments change as new treatments become available, the series was designed to remain up to date by relying on your oncologist to be the source for the latest information on conventional treatments for your specific cancer. The series and companion book tell you how to determine if you are being offered the state-of-the-art treatment, what to do to increase its' effectiveness, what questions to ask, testing to have done, and countless other important considerations including numerous complementary and alternative therapies that can have a significant impact on your ability to survive.

This site will provide you with helpful information including suggestions for increasing survival odds, recommended reading, selected books and videos, and links to a reviewed collection of the best cancer sites. Please be sure to read the "Survival Suggestions" as they are a carefully compiled list of key considerations for those wanting to survive cancer. While good medical care is crucial, it is important to recognize that there are a great many things you can do to help your body and mind heal the cancer . I spent years researching and interviewing the experts to create Cancer: Increasing Your Odds for Survival in order to design a comprensive overview of information that will help you survive. I hope you will find it useful. I wish you the very best on your healing journey.

David G. Bognar
Producer, CANCER: Increasing Your Odds for Survival

Disclaimer: This website is intended for informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical care or treatment by qualified professionals. No representations or warranties, expressed, or implied, are made regarding the information except that it has been developed with care and concern for people dealing with cancer.