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March 15, 2018
Why does malnutrition affect GI cancer patients more than others?In patients with cancer of the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition is a constant threat because of the digestive tract's role in processing food and waste. Still, patients can take certain precautions in keeping their body nourished, and getting educated about the issue is a good first step.
March 6, 2018
Traveling cancer patients get extra assistance during screenings: Know your optionsRecognizing how difficult traveling can be for cancer patients, the federal government has developed a program to reduce the stress during airport security screenings.
February 22, 2018
What are environmental risk factors, and how can I avoid them?When it comes to environmental factors that raise the risk of cancer, it may seem like avoiding exposure is as impossible as avoiding the air you breathe. In reality, though, you have more control than you think.
February 13, 2018
Pain management therapies relying less on opioidsIn the midst of a deadly opioid crisis, pain management doctors are increasingly turning to other therapies to control cancer-related pain with fewer side effects.
January 30, 2018
Improving body image in the new yearCancer not only threatens patients’ physical health; for many, it changes how they thrive in their everyday environment. Here are some ways to find new joy and a reinvented sense of self in 2018.
January 30, 2018
Findings raise new concerns about birth control safetyA new study suggests that low-dose estrogen contraceptives have not had the impact doctors expected, and experts are urging women to talk to their doctors about the implications for their breast health, even though the overall risk remains relatively small.
January 16, 2018
Obesity driving up endometrial cancer cases worldwideMore women around the world are being diagnosed with endometrial cancer than ever before, and experts believe the increase has everything to do with the primary risk factor for the disease: obesity.
January 2, 2018
A different approach to starting the New Year: Be kinder to yourselfTo help you welcome 2018 with a positive outlook and a fresh start, Dr. Katherine Puckett, Director of the Department of Mind-Body Medicine at our Chicago-area hospital, offers several tips.
December 19, 2017
Coping with grief during the holidaysAttempting to deal with the upcoming holidays while coping with grief can feel daunting, but there are a few ways to prepare yourself.
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