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June 1, 2020
12 tips for coping with cancer-related mouth sores and drynessOral problems are common in people with cancer, particularly in patients with head and neck cancers.
May 27, 2020
How to manage your blood pressure during cancer treatmentIt is common for cancer patients to have high blood pressure because some cancer treatments, including certain types of chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, may have side effects on the cardiovascular system.
May 18, 2020
Integrative care an important tool for patients with esophageal cancerStaying nourished may be a challenge for esophageal cancer patients. Integrative care may help.
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.”
April 24, 2020
Five ways mapping the human genome has changed cancer careIt’s National DNA Day—set aside to celebrate milestones that helped unlock the mysteries of DNA.
April 15, 2020
PBS documentary highlights the promise of genomic testingCTCA patient Lettie Lassiter’s inspiring story is featured in the Ken Burns PBS documentary, The Gene, which is now streaming on PBS.com.
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 5, 2020
10 questions to ask your doctor during your first visitWhether you’re visiting a doctor for the first time, or seeking a second opinion, asking the right questions can help you to understand important information about your cancer diagnosis.
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?
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