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March 17, 2020
Podcast: What cancer patients need to know about COVID-19Alan Yahanda, MD, FACS, and Jeffrey Metts, MD, MPH, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Atlanta, address your concerns and answer your questions about COVID-19.
March 15, 2020
Can’t find hand sanitizer? Making it at home may not be the solutionWith concerns over the coronavirus reaching a fever pitch across the country, hand sanitizers have been hard to find in local markets.
March 10, 2020
Concerned about coronavirus? Here are the steps cancer patients should take to limit exposureFor patients with cancer and other illnesses, the spread of the coronavirus is particularly troubling.
March 9, 2020
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgeryThe $17 billion 3D printing industry can bring to life almost anything we imagine, from machine parts to clothing. Dr. Daniel Liu says researchers are now applying this technology to advance medicine and surgery.
March 6, 2020
Video: What is a clinical trial?Clinical trials are critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of new treatments and drugs for many diseases, including cancer.
March 5, 2020
10 questions to ask your doctor during your first visitWhether you’re visiting a doctor for the first time, or seeking a second opinion, asking the right questions can help you to understand important information about your cancer diagnosis.
March 4, 2020
Do surgical masks really help prevent the spread of disease?Health professionals routinely wear facemasks during medical procedures or while seeing patients with infectious diseases. But what about the general public?
March 3, 2020
10 tips for talking to a loved one with cancerWhen a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to feel unprepared and unsure about how to react.
March 2, 2020
Writing may help patients vent and express emotions while coping with cancerJournaling can be an empowering tool—in sharing your story with the world, expressing your feelings privately and in coping with cancer.
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