176 Posts
July 28, 2016
Know your prostate cancer optionsNearly 181,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. When the disease is caught and treated early, it has high survival rates. That means that, for many men with prostate cancer, selecting a treatment is less about choosing a lifesaving option and more about protecting their quality of life after treatment.
July 7, 2016
FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drugs to Treat More CancerThe emergence of a new class of immunotherapy drugs has stirred optimism in the fight against cancer.
July 5, 2016
How much do we know about cannabis and cancer?Marijuana’s medicinal use dates back to ancient times, but its role in cancer care remains unclear today.
June 21, 2016
Research shines light on cancer photo therapyResearchers at the National Cancer Institute have announced a breakthrough that may take light-based cancer therapy to the next level.
May 26, 2016
Having a family after cancerIf you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and dream of having a family, there may be options thanks to advances in fertility preservation techniques.
May 17, 2016
Speak up: The chemotherapy patient's first step toward finding relief from treatment-related nerve damageWhen vulnerable nerves far from the brain and spine become damaged by drugs meant to attack cancer, it may signal a need for a dose change.
February 25, 2016
10 tips for keeping relationships strong through the cancer journeyMichael Uhl, Mind-Body Therapist at our Illinois hospital, believes that relationships can withstand cancer treatment, with the right strategies. He shares 10 tips.
February 18, 2016
Tips for controlling cancer-related painLearn why pain management is an essential part of cancer treatment, and find out how to work with your doctor to get relief.
September 18, 2015
What you need to know about implants after breast cancerIt’s important to recognize the differences between cosmetic breast augmentation and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Dr. Daniel Liu, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at our Illinois hospital, spells out the characteristics surgeons use to help patients choose the right implants.
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