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December 10, 2019
Eat this, not that: Holiday editionOur registered dietitians work closely with cancer patients on how to stay properly nourished through their treatment journey and have compiled some tips on how to enjoy that holiday party without splurging on the calories. Read more to get tips.
November 20, 2019
Busting myths: Can a diet rich in herbs and spices prevent cancer and disease?Touting the health benefits of herbs and spices is a multibillion-dollar industry. But many health claims are, at best, inconclusive.
October 16, 2019
Survey: Most men don’t follow advice on active surveillance for prostate cancerSome prostate cancer patients who do not require immediate treatment may put themselves at risk by not following active surveillance guidelines.
October 9, 2019
Clinical trials are a key to drug research, yet participation remains lowDespite their importance to the development of new cancer treatments, few patients are in enrolled clinical trials.
August 28, 2019
What’s the deal with grapefruit juice and certain medications?There’s at least one downside to drinking grapefruit juice: You can’t have grapefruit juice when taking some prescription medications. Why? Grapefruit juice can prevent specific medications from working as designed and/or create serious side effects.
August 21, 2019
Identifying biomarkers gives doctors known targets to treat many cancersDoctors are increasingly relying on biomarkers, which help determine a patient’s overall health and/or the presence disease. Learn what biomarkers are and why they are increasingly important in cancer care.
August 14, 2019
What’s the difference? Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantsStem cell transplants are standard of care for cancers such as leukemia, and lymphoma. But what’s the difference between an autologous transplant and an allogeneic transplant?
August 7, 2019
Is it the flu or cancer? The two diseases share many common symptomsThe flu and some cancers share many common symptoms. Learn what to do if your flu symptoms worsen or do not get better after two weeks.
July 31, 2019
Opting for oral cancer medications isn’t always as simple as taking a pillOral medications may be more convenient than injections or infusions, but that doesn’t mean they are appropriate for all patients.
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