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June 4, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: What medical conditions increase my COVID-19 risk? Can the virus affect my sense of smell?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
June 3, 2020
Answers to 6 questions about stem cell transplants during the COVID-19 pandemicMost cancer patients have compromised immunities, but stem cell transplant patients face additional challenges.
June 2, 2020
Taking care of your skin and nails during cancer treatmentChanges to the skin and nails are common in patients during cancer treatment.
June 1, 2020
12 tips for coping with cancer-related mouth sores and drynessOral problems are common in people with cancer, particularly in patients with head and neck cancers.
May 29, 2020
Consider the source when searching the web for information on health issuesIt’s getting increasingly difficult to recognize credible health information online, especially in the era of COVID-19.
May 28, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: What is herd immunity? Do masks really help prevent the spread of COVID-19?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
May 27, 2020
How to manage your blood pressure during cancer treatmentIt is common for cancer patients to have high blood pressure because some cancer treatments, including certain types of chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, may have side effects on the cardiovascular system.
May 22, 2020
Study says carcinogens in drinking water linked to thousands of cancersWhat’s in your water? A recent study by the nonprofit watchdog organization Environmental Working Group links thousands of cancers to carcinogens found in drinking water.
May 21, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Will a stem cell transplant put me at greater risk? Should I delay my mammogram?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
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