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September 19, 2018
Caring for the caregiver: Tips for navigating an unpredictable pathA critical member of a cancer patient’s team often has the least amount of training. Learn about the unique stressors of the caregiver role.
August 8, 2018
Consider risks before using hormone replacement therapy, experts sayPersonal health history and cancer risk should be carefully weighed by women considering hormone replacement therapy to manage symptoms of menopause, experts say.
July 5, 2018
How to talk to your kids about your cancer diagnosisTelling your kids you have cancer may be an intimidating task. Here are some tips to get you started.
June 21, 2018
Back pain, itchy skin and night sweats: They're more common than cancer patients may thinkUnlike fatigue, nausea, neuropathy and other well-known physical challenges that typically come with fighting cancer, some common conditions don't get as much public attention.
May 31, 2018
10 commonly asked questions about life after breast reconstruction surgeryNo matter how prepared you are for breast reconstruction surgery, you will still have questions for your doctor in the days that follow, and you should make sure to ask them before ever leaving the hospital, experts say.
May 22, 2018
Cancer cluster causes seem obvious, so why are they so hard to prove?It may seem like a simple case of cause and effect when people who live in the same area, work at the same job site, or play on the same sports team develop cancer, especially if it’s the same type of cancer. But very few of the more than 1,000 suspected cancer clusters reported to state and federal health officials each year are confirmed to be true cancer clusters.
May 15, 2018
Eat this, not that by cancer type: How your cancer may determine your dietLearn what foods to eat, and what to limit or avoid, based on the type of cancer you have.
May 10, 2018
Think you know your age? Tiny chromosome tips may say otherwiseFor years, scientists have been studying the role telomeres play in measuring our biological age and how they influence the development of disease, including cancer.
April 26, 2018
Another concern for obese patients: Fat cells may hinder chemotherapy’s impactObese cancer patients often don’t respond as well to chemotherapy as patients who are not overweight. One study may explain why.
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