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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.
July 6, 2017
What is HER2-positive breast cancer?HER2 is a gene found in healthy cells, but when it mutates, the body makes too many HER2 proteins, which may lead to breast cancer. Understanding the chemical and genetic makeup of your cancer, including whether it’s HER-2 positive, may help doctors recommend a specific treatment and predict how likely the tumor will respond.
June 13, 2017
What are the signs of breast cancer?Breast cancer is one disease that often causes a variety of more obvious signs and symptoms that may alert you to a potential concern to share with your doctor. Since early detection is key, doctors recommend that women know what these symptoms are, and learn how to spot them.
June 1, 2017
What does a BRCA gene mutation mean for men?With all the awareness around breast cancer these days, lots of attention has been focused on the risks posed by BRCA gene mutations. But many people mistakenly believe that BRCA is only a concern for women, even though men are just as likely as women to have a BRCA mutation.
May 23, 2017
Is it safe to treat breast cancer during pregnancy?During pregnancy, a woman is already going through a lot of hormonal, emotional and physical changes. However, in most cases, it is safe to treat a mother for breast cancer when she is with child.
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.
March 23, 2017
How does cancer do that? Stopping cancer from co-opting good cell behavior for its evil motivesWily cancer cells often know what works and what doesn't when it comes to thriving and surviving.
March 21, 2017
Fatigue: A common complaint among cancer patientsWhen you’re healthy and having trouble keeping your eyes open in a mid-afternoon meeting, getting an extra hour or two of sleep may be all it takes to renew your energy. When you have cancer, though, rest often isn’t enough.
March 7, 2017
Cancer-related depression: What is it and what can you do about it?It’s important to spot the signs of cancer-related depression early so you can keep it from affecting your quality of life, and, possibly, even your treatment outcomes.
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