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June 10, 2020
How to stay hydrated during cancer treatmentAs important as it is to stay hydrated when you’re well, studies show it’s essential during cancer treatment.
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 22, 2020
Study says carcinogens in drinking water linked to thousands of cancersWhat’s in your water? A recent study by the nonprofit watchdog organization Environmental Working Group links thousands of cancers to carcinogens found in drinking water.
May 18, 2020
Integrative care an important tool for patients with esophageal cancerStaying nourished may be a challenge for esophageal cancer patients. Integrative care may help.
May 15, 2020
Busting myths: Setting the record straight about nutrition and cancerWith so much information and misinformation about diet, nutrition and cancer, it can be tricky to decipher the myths from the truths.
May 11, 2020
Researchers find potential causes of ‘chemo brain’ and exercises that may helpMany chemotherapy patients know the feeling all too well: a mental fogginess that permeates the brain and can disrupt even the most routine tasks. It is popularly known as “chemo brain.”
May 6, 2020
Need to relax? Here are nine easy ways to help ease your stressRelaxation and relieving stress may help you remain strong and focused during your cancer treatment.
March 10, 2020
Concerned about coronavirus? Here are the steps cancer patients should take to limit exposureFor patients with cancer and other illnesses, the spread of the coronavirus is particularly troubling.
March 4, 2020
Do surgical masks really help prevent the spread of disease?Health professionals routinely wear facemasks during medical procedures or while seeing patients with infectious diseases. But what about the general public?
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