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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.
December 22, 2021
Should your doctor’s gender make a difference?When considering your doctor’s gender, it’s important to understand your own comfort levels with being examined by a physician of the same or opposite sex and to choose accordingly.
December 15, 2021
What’s the difference? Photon and proton radiation therapyWhile photons and protons may sound a bit alike, there’s more to the differences in these cancer therapies than just the second letter in their names.
December 8, 2021
What cancer patients need to know before getting a new petWhile there are many positives to pet ownership, when you have cancer, there are also some potential pitfalls to consider before making the commitment.
December 1, 2021
Why I got a double mastectomy: How this oncologist dealt with breast cancer riskDr. Marnee Spierer shares why she had both of her breasts surgically removed even though she doesn't have breast cancer.
November 17, 2021
What’s new in cancer immunotherapy?To find new ways to expand the use of immunotherapy drugs, scientists and doctors are researching new ways to increase the use of these therapies and help stimulate the immune system to better recognize and attack cancer cells.
October 20, 2021
What cancer patients need to know about COVID-19 vaccine boostersCOVID booster shots are intended to help better immunize people who didn’t get enough protection from the first two vaccine shots or to those whose protection may be waning.
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