175 Posts
July 31, 2019
Opting for oral cancer medications isn’t always as simple as taking a pillOral medications may be more convenient than injections or infusions, but that doesn’t mean they are appropriate for all patients.
July 24, 2019
Breast implant-associated cancer is rare, but education is keyWith fears growing about a rare type of cancer that has been largely linked to certain breast implants, doctors hope expanded recommendations around the diagnosis and treatment of the disease will increase awareness, and ease concerns.
July 3, 2019
Measles outbreak may pose special threat to cancer patientsOnce thought to be all but eliminated in the United States, measles is once again spreading in certain areas of the country. The disease may cause challenging complications in many patients, especially cancer patients and others with compromised immune systems.
June 5, 2019
HIPEC becoming recognized as important option for women with advanced ovarian cancerOne 2018 study, conducted in the Netherlands and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that some ovarian cancer patients experienced improved quality of life and a 12-month improvement in their median overall survival rate when their interval debulking surgery involved a process called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
May 29, 2019
Lighting up cancer cells to improve surgical accuracyTo help improve surgical accuracy, researchers are testing dyes that make cancer cells light up so surgeons can find them more easily, while also allowing them to spare healthy tissue.
May 22, 2019
Keeping belly bacteria balanced is key, but a challenge for cancer patientsLearn about the important role gut bacteria play in our overall health and in certain diseases, including cancer.
May 8, 2019
Physical therapy a critical component while recovering from breast cancer surgeryMany patients who undergo surgery often see a physical therapist as part of their recovery plan, especially if the procedure involved arms, legs or parts of the body that move or regulate movement.
May 1, 2019
Tips for managing the emotional and intellectual side effects of cancerThe side effects of cancer aren’t just physical, but often impact how patients feel and, sometimes, think. Here are some tips for how to manage grief, depression, difficulty concentrating and other cancer-related challenges.
April 15, 2019
What to know when choosing sunscreenMore than 3 million Americans develop skin cancer every year, making it the most common cancer in the United States. If you want to avoid adding to that statistic, it helps to know the truth behind sun protection. Here are the facts about five common myths to help you choose how to reduce your risk.
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