93 Posts
January 27, 2021
mRNA research produced COVID-19 vaccines. Are cancer vaccines next?Researchers hope that the two mRNA vaccines developed for COVID-19 are harbingers for new mRNA-based vaccines and treatments for cancer.
January 20, 2021
Vaccines: Centuries old but more important than everVaccines have eradicated smallpox, greatly reduce the risk of influenza symptoms and are even able to help prevent or treat some forms of cancer.
January 18, 2021
Neutropenia: A side effect cancer patients should work to prevent, especially during a pandemicNeutropenia is a common side effect of cancer or cancer treatment that patients should be especially vigilant about.
January 13, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines and cancer patients: Answers to 9 common questionsAs cancer patients wait to be among those approved to begin getting the vaccine, many have questions specific to how safe and effective the COVID-19 vaccines will be for them.
January 6, 2021
What cancer patients need to know about potential COVID-19 vaccine side effectsIf you get a COVID-19 vaccine, you should expect to experience side effects, but not everyone does.
December 21, 2020
Navigating the Holidays: 5 Things Cancer Patients Wish You KnewThe Rev. Percy McCray shares what those who have fought or are fighting cancer would like for you to know about cancer and the holidays.
December 11, 2020
What is an elective procedure? Not your cancer careWhen it comes to cancer, it’s important for patients to know that few procedures are considered optional.
December 9, 2020
Cancer, COVID-19 and the holidays: Dealing with the stress of the seasonHoliday stress may compound cancer-related stress you may already be experiencing.
December 4, 2020
What cancer patients need to know about COVID-19 vaccinesSeveral pharmaceutical companies and national health care agencies have reported encouraging news on a vaccine to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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