93 Posts
November 23, 2020
Staying home during the pandemic offers an opportunity to revisit your dietIf you’re staying home more and have a extra time, it’s a great opportunity to get in the kitchen and experiment with different, healthier foods.
November 13, 2020
Cancer, COVID-19 may make holiday travel even more challengingTravel is a common concern for many cancer patients, especially those with compromised immune systems.
October 28, 2020
Study suggests blood cancer patients may have higher risk of COVID-19 infection and deathBlood cancer patients may be more susceptible to experiencing severe cases of COVID-19.
October 26, 2020
Don’t neglect lung cancer screening because of COVID-19A recent study concludes that 22 million cancer screening tests may be disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2020
You can’t get a COVID-19 vaccine yet, but you can get your flu shotFast approaching, and under the radar for many Americans, is the upcoming flu season.
September 2, 2020
Why don’t immune-boosting treatments for one disease, like COVID-19 or cancer, work for another?T-cells have been the focus of immunotherapy drugs to treat cancer. Now, they are now in the spotlight as researchers seek out a vaccine for COVID-19.
August 14, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Can children spread COVID-19?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
August 12, 2020
Drugs approved for other diseases often studied as cancer treatment optionsDrugs used to treat a variety of illnesses may sometimes be used to treat other diseases, including cancer.
August 7, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: How do I separate accurate news about COVID-19 from conspiracies and false claims?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
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