175 Posts
December 19, 2018
Busting myths: Unraveling some of the mysteries and misconceptions about cancer and cancer treatmentThis mashup of myth-busting blogs is designed to help break through some of the mysteries and misconceptions about cancer.
December 1, 2018
Survey: Most young men don't screen for testicular cancer, despite incidence ratesTesticular cancer is also the most common cancer in men 15-44 years old—many of whom are not screening themselves for what turns out to be among the easiest cancers to detect early.
November 14, 2018
Busting myths: Three dangerous misconceptions about cancer and cancer treatmentIt is natural for a patient to develop erroneous beliefs about cancer and cancer treatment while missing out on important new insights that research shows may improve treatment outcomes.
October 24, 2018
What's the difference: Oncology specialtiesThere are many doctors who treat cancer. Find out which specialists treat which cancer type and what questions to ask prospective physicians.
October 3, 2018
Tips for relieving cancer-related fatigueA number of supportive care services may help alleviate fatigue by addressing some of its underlying causes and may help prevent interruptions in treatment.
September 26, 2018
Busting myths: Cancer is not just one diseaseSome people can’t fathom why researchers haven’t figured out how to cure cancer yet. But what research has shown is that cancer is not just one disease but many, each with its own characteristics, risk factors, causes and treatments.
September 12, 2018
Tumor mutation measurement may help predict treatment successMotivated by the potential of immunotherapy, doctors and researchers are exploring new ways to better forecast when they may be a viable treatment for more cancers and show better outcomes in a larger percentage of patients.
August 29, 2018
Whats the difference? Radiology and radiation therapyRadiology and radiation therapy are critical components to many cancer diagnoses and treatments, but because of their similar names, patients often get confused by what exactly each does for them.
August 22, 2018
Immunotherapy may help elderly cancer patients, but more data is neededElderly patients, 65 and older, with weakened immune systems may not have the robust response to immunotherapy some younger patients experience.
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