184 Posts
August 22, 2017
Regional therapies: What are they and how can they help?Advanced cancer can be challenging to treat, especially when it spreads to vital organs that are critical to the body's survival, such as the liver and the lungs. But a more targeted treatment approach is offering such patients a potential option, allowing doctors to deliver high doses of chemotherapy or radiation directly to the tumor, without exposing the rest of the body to harmful levels of toxicity. Read more.
August 17, 2017
Tips for cancer patients: How to deal with information overloadA cancer diagnosis often comes with an overwhelming amount of information for patients to sift through and remember. Between appointments, meeting with various doctors and clinicians, and digesting treatment and nutrition information, it can be difficult to keep track of it all. There’s so much to focus on at a time when you’re dealing with an experience that has likely turned your life upside down.
July 13, 2017
Experts warn against using soursop to fight cancerExperts warn against using the soursop fruit to treat cancer. While research suggests soursop may fight cancer, it has not been studied in humans. As a result, there is no evidence of its safety or efficacy.
June 6, 2017
Managing menopause and more with gynecologic cancerWith more and more gynecologic cancer patients living longer, cancer experts are putting an increasing focus on improving patients’ quality of life. For many, that means managing hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and other bodily changes most women don’t experience until later in life.
May 18, 2017
Four lifestyle pillars create a foundation of survivorship after cancerIn the blink of an eye, Dr. Anthony Perre went from a healthy small-town physician with a private practice to a cancer patient dealing with a life-changing diagnosis.
May 16, 2017
Beauty treatments and personal hygiene: Managing your risk of infection during treatmentRewarding yourself with a beauty treatment from time to time may be good for your mind, and body. That’s why hitting up the nail or beauty salon may sound like a great antidote to a day spent enduring cancer treatments. But before you pencil in that manicure, it’s important to take note of your risk, and protect yourself accordingly.
May 4, 2017
It’s not always about sex: Tips on building the 5 areas of intimacyHaving a healthy level of intimacy is important for any couple, but it may be especially key to couples dealing with cancer, given the critical role caregiver partners play in helping their loved ones through their journey. Read more about how to strengthen the areas of intimacy outside of sex.
April 27, 2017
Post-treatment weight gain: Yes, it happens, all too oftenAfter you complete cancer treatment, you may be surprised to find that the numbers are creeping up on the scale. It happens perhaps more than you think.
April 6, 2017
The dangers of fake medical newsIn today’s busy news environment—with its 24-hour story cycles, social media platforms and flood of information—phony medical news spreads like a flu virus.
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