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October 5, 2023
What you should know about bariatric surgery and cancer riskWeight loss from bariatric surgery may help reduce estrogen levels, which in turn may decrease an individual’s risk of certain gynecologic cancers,” as well as estrogen receptor-positive breast cancers and other hormone-driven cancers.
October 3, 2023
15 potential cancer warning signs you may overlookSome symptoms sometimes associated with cancer are usually not caused by cancer at all. The key is being aware of changes in your body that just don’t seem right to you.
September 28, 2023
Does doxorubicin deserve its ‘red devil’ reputation?Doxorubicin is sometimes called the “red devil chemo” both because of its distinctive color and because it may cause serious side effects.
September 26, 2023
Bringing viruses to the frontlines of cancer treatmentSome viruses not only have a talent for killing cancer cells, but they also may improve the body’s immune system response to the disease.
September 20, 2023
5 Common chemotherapy myths and the reality behind themBecause so many cancer patients are likely to have chemotherapy recommended to them, they should understand the truth and the myths regarding the treatment.
September 19, 2023
Breast cancer patient’s experience demonstrates the value of a second opinionAfter seeking a second opinion, breast cancer patient Onjalai Brown was treated by Dr. Sagun Shrestha at City of Hope Phoenix.
September 14, 2023
Why the flu shot is important for cancer patientsGetting vaccinated is the most important step cancer patients, caregivers and their families can take to protect themselves and others from the flu.
September 12, 2023
Managing prostate cancer side effects with supportive therapyProstate cancer treatments don’t just have the potential to affect sexual functioning. They may cause other issues that may require supportive care.
September 7, 2023
What's the difference? Leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myelomaCancers that are not considered solid cancers are often lumped together in the category of hematologic malignancies, or blood cancers.
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