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April 25, 2023
What’s the difference? Cancer remission, cure and no evidence of diseaseAs you go through your treatment journey, the information you take in may be overwhelming—and potentially confusing.
March 23, 2023
Navigating the fear of a cancer recurrenceDr. Ajaz Khan: I have found that fear that cancer will return or progress is nearly universal among patients undergoing treatment.
March 6, 2023
What’s driving higher colorectal cancer rates in young adults?While overall cases and deaths have declined, especially among older adults, colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased dramatically among young adults.
January 26, 2023
What’s driving the improvement in U.S. cancer survival rates?The cancer death rate in the U.S. has declined 33 percent since 1991, thanks largely to new treatments, gains in early cancer detection and, most significantly, a sharp decline in tobacco use.
January 24, 2023
The most preventable cancer: How HPV vaccination decreases cervical cancer riskNot only has vaccination proven to be an effective tool in recent years, it’s made cervical cancer one of the most preventable cancers.
January 12, 2023
What’s the difference? Benign vs. malignant tumorsWhile it may seem easy to categorize benign tumors as harmless and malignant tumors as harmful, the distinctions are often more of a gray area. Yet the importance of differentiating the two is critical.
December 20, 2022
Can a plant-based diet help patients better recover from cancer treatment?Eating a plant-based diet has so many proven benefits and may help cancer patients better manage treatment-related side effects and help them stay strong during their recovery.
November 1, 2022
What to expect from a low-dose CT scan to screen for lung cancerIt’s important for those at high risk of lung cancer to get annual screenings with a low-dose CT scan, which has been shown to help detect lung cancer early, when more treatment options are available.
October 12, 2022
What to expect when getting screened for breast cancerBreast cancer screening tests are routine exams recommended for women based on a variety of factors, including family history and age, and performed on a regular basis and in the absence of sign or symptoms.
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