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March 9, 2022
When should you worry about blood in your stool?Blood in the stool may be caused by a variety of conditions or diseases, including cancer, that could develop into serious health issues if left untreated.
February 23, 2022
Advances in treatments changing outcomes for many melanoma patientsSince the emergence of immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, the prognoses for those with metastatic melanoma have improved considerably.
February 16, 2022
What’s the difference? Chemotherapy and immunotherapyAmong the most common tools doctors employ are chemotherapy and immunotherapy, cancer-fighting treatments that use very different approaches. How do they differ?
February 15, 2022
Creating a level playing field in the fight against cancerDisparities in cancer risk, incidences and deaths among Americans span many racial, ethnic and socio-economic lines.
February 9, 2022
Why men get cancer more than women and how they can manage their riskDoctors have known for decades that men are more likely to develop cancer than women. Now they may know why.
February 2, 2022
Now or later: When should you have breast reconstruction surgery?Should you have breast reconstruction surgery, and if so, is it better to do it right away, or should you wait?
January 26, 2022
Get boosted, because the pandemic isn’t over, until it’s overThe COVID-19 omicron variant surge means cancer patients need to continue to fight COVID fatigue, remain vigilant and take steps to avoid infection.
January 19, 2022
Want to quit smoking? Vaping is not the answerMany people believe the best way to kick a smoking habit is by transitioning to e-cigarettes. Though this idea has become popularized in recent years, e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative.
January 12, 2022
Your prostate cancer search questions answeredWith the help of Dr. Farshid Sadeghi, Medical Director of Genitourinary Center at CTCA Phoenix, we’ll answer some of the most-asked prostate cancer questions on Google.
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