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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 15, 2020
Can’t find hand sanitizer? Making it at home may not be the solutionWith concerns over the coronavirus reaching a fever pitch across the country, hand sanitizers have been hard to find in local markets.
March 2, 2020
Writing may help patients vent and express emotions while coping with cancerJournaling can be an empowering tool—in sharing your story with the world, expressing your feelings privately and in coping with cancer.
February 14, 2020
The connection between romantic love and pain reliefCan love relieve pain? A study published in Plos One found that college students in new romantic relationships experienced a 40-45 percent reduction in pain sensitivity. Read the blog to learn more.
January 15, 2020
Q&A: What you need to know about cancer-related pain and pain managementDr. Nathan Neufeld, Pain and Palliative Care Program Director for Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), answers your questions about pain and pain management.
December 26, 2019
The power of laughter for cancer patientsSometimes, allowing yourself the time, and room, to see the humor in some of life's lighter moments can bring levity to the situation. In those moments, choosing to laugh is like a booster shot to your resilience, with no unpleasant side effects and hopefully some unexpectedly pleasant ones.
December 18, 2019
Keeping a healthy sex life after cancer treatmentChanges in sexual function or libido for both sexes most often come as a result of cancer treatment. Learn more.
December 17, 2019
3D nipple tattoos offer shot of realism after breast reconstructionThe 3D nipple tattoo, or “nat” as it’s called in the trade, uses shadows and highlights to restore a sense of depth and detail to the reconstructed breast. Dr. Rola Eid, Medical Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at our hospital in Tulsa, says the technique can go a long way in helping patients feel whole again.
December 13, 2019
Breast cancer gives oncologist insights into patient journeyDr. Karen Smorowski says her experiences as a breast cancer patient have greatly impacted how she relates to patients. “My journey has taught me even more compassion and empathy, and how important it is to actually listen to the patient and what they’re experiencing,” she says.
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