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October 9, 2024
What to know in the first week of a cancer diagnosisPatients ask a lot of questions in the days after a cancer diagnosis, but may not always ask about the immediate and pressing priorities at hand.
October 2, 2024
Is prostate cancer in Black men linked to socioeconomics?While scientists have not determined conclusively the reason for the higher rates of prostate cancer in Black men, there’s growing evidence that social and economic factors may be significant.
September 26, 2024
Cancer in the movies: How Hollywood gets it all wrongWhen it comes to cancer in the movies, filmmakers often don’t let reality get in the way of a good story.
September 24, 2024
A gynecologic oncologist is key to reproductive cancer careA gynecologic oncologist’s practice is dedicated to taking care of women with reproductive cancers, so they have a wealth of specialized knowledge and experience.
September 19, 2024
Therapy curbing GVHD may widen stem cell transplant optionsA new scientific study has demonstrated transplant success for a wider group of blood cancer patients when an exact match is unavailable.
September 17, 2024
Is hormone replacement therapy safe? An expert’s opinionMedical oncologist Linda Bosserman, MD, PhD, weighs in on the safety of hormone replacement therapy for women.
September 12, 2024
Can gas stoves cause cancer?Studies concluded that gas stoves contribute to indoor pollution and are known to emit levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, and benzene, a carcinogen.
September 10, 2024
BRCA gene in men: What it means for cancer riskBRCA1/2 mutations raise cancer risk for men and they are just as likely as women to have alterations in one of these genes.
September 4, 2024
The future is here: How AI is transforming cancer careArtificial intelligence has been integrated into multiple aspects of our lives—from helping with everyday tasks to diagnosing and treating disease, including cancer.
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