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May 11, 2020
Researchers find potential causes of ‘chemo brain’ and exercises that may helpMany chemotherapy patients know the feeling all too well: a mental fogginess that permeates the brain and can disrupt even the most routine tasks. It is popularly known as “chemo brain.”
May 8, 2020
How do cancer treatments damage the immune system?It’s important for cancer patients to know how cancer treatments may damage the immune system, potentially leading to conditions that increase the risk of infection.
May 7, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Can I participate in a clinical trial? Does having a BRCA mutation increase my risk of COVID-19?Dr. Maurie Markman answered your questions about cancer, COVID-19, clinical trials and more in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
May 6, 2020
Need to relax? Here are nine easy ways to help ease your stressRelaxation and relieving stress may help you remain strong and focused during your cancer treatment.
May 5, 2020
Cooking during COVID-19: Skip the store, raid the cupboard for these healthy recipesLooking for meals that don’t require a trip to the grocery store? Here are six versatile recipes for hearty and healthy meals that can be made with ingredients most people have on hand.
May 4, 2020
Study: Basal cell carcinomas may be a harbinger for more serious cancersResearchers have found a connection between multiple basal cell skin cancers and a higher risk for developing unrelated cancers later in life.
May 1, 2020
New hospital guidelines to improve access for cancer careNew federal guidelines may now allow patients access to care that may have been put off
April 30, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Will the BCG vaccine protect me from COVID-19? Can my pets get the virus?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions about cancer, COVID-19 and more in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
April 29, 2020
Want to cut your cancer risk? Assess and address these 7 factorsAssessing and addressing your cancer risk factors may help reduce your chances of developing the disease.
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