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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.
February 25, 2020
Exercise does a body goodDaily workouts can help strengthen your body for the fight ahead, and brighten your mood and outlook on life. They can also improve your balance and self-worth, alleviate stress and symptoms of fatigue, and help with weight control.
February 19, 2020
10 years of immunotherapy brings new treatment options, new challengesA lot can happen in 10 years. And in the world of immunotherapy to treat cancer, a lot has. But in a “what have you done for me lately” world, the question is what may immunotherapy do in the coming years to help cancer patients?
February 18, 2020
Laugh it up: It's good for your healthIt may sound cliché, but laughter really is great medicine. Learn about the healing power laughter offers patients with a chronic illness.
February 14, 2020
The connection between romantic love and pain reliefCan love relieve pain? A study published in Plos One found that college students in new romantic relationships experienced a 40-45 percent reduction in pain sensitivity. Read the blog to learn more.
February 12, 2020
For first responders, industrial workers and others, asbestos still poses a cancer riskAsbestos is abundant, durable, versatile and found in many building products. But it can also cause cancer.
February 5, 2020
Do hair dyes and straighteners cause breast cancer?A recent study shows that some chemical hair straighteners and dyes may increase the risk of breast cancer in women, especially those of African-American descent.
February 4, 2020
World Cancer Day: A positive, proactive approach to cancerWorld Cancer Day seeks to raise awareness and urge governments to take action against the disease, ultimately to save millions of lives.
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