110 Posts
May 11, 2020
Researchers find potential causes of ‘chemo brain’ and exercises that may helpMany chemotherapy patients know the feeling all too well: a mental fogginess that permeates the brain and can disrupt even the most routine tasks. It is popularly known as “chemo brain.”
March 17, 2020
Podcast: What cancer patients need to know about COVID-19Alan Yahanda, MD, FACS, and Jeffrey Metts, MD, MPH, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Atlanta, address your concerns and answer your questions about COVID-19.
March 10, 2020
Concerned about coronavirus? Here are the steps cancer patients should take to limit exposureFor patients with cancer and other illnesses, the spread of the coronavirus is particularly troubling.
March 9, 2020
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgeryThe $17 billion 3D printing industry can bring to life almost anything we imagine, from machine parts to clothing. Dr. Daniel Liu says researchers are now applying this technology to advance medicine and surgery.
March 6, 2020
Video: What is a clinical trial?Clinical trials are critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of new treatments and drugs for many diseases, including cancer.
February 19, 2020
10 years of immunotherapy brings new treatment options, new challengesA lot can happen in 10 years. And in the world of immunotherapy to treat cancer, a lot has. But in a “what have you done for me lately” world, the question is what may immunotherapy do in the coming years to help cancer patients?
February 5, 2020
Do hair dyes and straighteners cause breast cancer?A recent study shows that some chemical hair straighteners and dyes may increase the risk of breast cancer in women, especially those of African-American descent.
December 17, 2019
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstructionThe 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
November 25, 2019
Registry aims to track firefighters’ higher cancer riskMen and women on America’s fire departments often are exposed to toxic smoke, asbestos and other substances that may increase their cancer risk. As a result, these first responders are diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than the general population.
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