93 Posts
June 11, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Can I get COVID-19 from my kids? Will the virus mutate?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
June 4, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: What medical conditions increase my COVID-19 risk? Can the virus affect my sense of smell?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
June 3, 2020
Answers to 6 questions about stem cell transplants during the COVID-19 pandemicMost cancer patients have compromised immunities, but stem cell transplant patients face additional challenges.
May 29, 2020
Consider the source when searching the web for information on health issuesIt’s getting increasingly difficult to recognize credible health information online, especially in the era of COVID-19.
May 28, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: What is herd immunity? Do masks really help prevent the spread of COVID-19?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
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 21, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Will a stem cell transplant put me at greater risk? Should I delay my mammogram?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
May 20, 2020
10 tips for managing your diabetes during cancer treatmentPatients diagnosed with both cancer and diabetes may be at a higher risk of infection or severe symptoms from COVID-19.
May 19, 2020
Screening delays create concerns of an impending wave of new cancer diagnosesCOVID-19 has caused delays and cancelations in cancer screenings and other aspects of cancer care, raising concerns about a possible shadow wave of increased diagnoses.
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