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April 26, 2023
Is cancer contagious? Get the factsWhile it’s common for cancer patients to experience confusion and anxiety after their diagnosis, it’s equally important for them to keep in mind some tried-and-true facts about the disease—namely, that cancer is not contagious.
April 25, 2023
What’s the difference? Cancer remission, cure and no evidence of diseaseAs you go through your treatment journey, the information you take in may be overwhelming—and potentially confusing.
April 20, 2023
Can recurrent UTIs be a sign of cancer?Research suggests that recurrent and persistent urinary tract infections may increase the risk of bladder cancer. And UTIs share some common symptoms as bladder cancer, including blood in the urine, the most common symptom of a UTI.
April 18, 2023
Sleep and cancer: Tips to help manage insomnia, other sleep issuesWhile sleep disturbances may be common, being aware of the various causes and following a few key tips may help many cancer patients get the important and healing sleep they need.
April 13, 2023
How to dress after breast cancer surgeryAfter breast cancer surgery, you may find that the clothes you wore before may no longer fit properly or may not accommodate surgical drains, sutures and the limited range of motion you may have.
April 11, 2023
Your oral cancer search questions answeredBeomjune Kim, DMD, MD, Head and Neck and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon at City of Hope Atlanta, answers some of your most-asked oral cancer questions on Google.
April 6, 2023
Research breakthroughs leading to new treatments for blood cancersRemarkable progress in blood cancer treatments has significantly increased survivability rates for these hard-to-treat cancers.
April 4, 2023
What cancer patients should know about the neutropenic dietIf you have neutropenia, your health care provider may suggest a neutropenic diet, a modified neutropenic diet or following food safety guidelines.
March 30, 2023
National Doctors Day: Celebrating those who answered their calling to medicineOn this National Doctors Day, we asked some of our City of Hope physicians what it takes to become doctor, why they chose oncology and how they recharge from the challenges of their job.
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