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September 13, 2019
Clearing the air: E-cigarettes, vaping raise public health concernsGiven that brain development continues into the early and mid-20s, exposure to nicotine and other harmful chemicals is setting them on a path that may not only impact their developing brains, but could lead to addiction, or even worse, lung cancer.
September 11, 2019
When mother and daughter have breast cancer, BRCA genes are not always the causeWhen multiple generations of a family have breast cancer, it’s easy to assume it’s due to an inherited mutation such as the BRCA gene. But that’s hardly the case.
September 4, 2019
Is this cancer my fault?Don’t blame yourself for your cancer, the Rev. Percy McCray says. Hope, not speculation or judgment, may help patients stay positive during their cancer journey.
August 28, 2019
What’s the deal with grapefruit juice and certain medications?There’s at least one downside to drinking grapefruit juice: You can’t have grapefruit juice when taking some prescription medications. Why? Grapefruit juice can prevent specific medications from working as designed and/or create serious side effects.
August 21, 2019
Identifying biomarkers gives doctors known targets to treat many cancersDoctors are increasingly relying on biomarkers, which help determine a patient’s overall health and/or the presence disease. Learn what biomarkers are and why they are increasingly important in cancer care.
August 14, 2019
What’s the difference? Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantsStem cell transplants are standard of care for cancers such as leukemia, and lymphoma. But what’s the difference between an autologous transplant and an allogeneic transplant?
August 7, 2019
Is it the flu or cancer? The two diseases share many common symptomsThe flu and some cancers share many common symptoms. Learn what to do if your flu symptoms worsen or do not get better after two weeks.
July 31, 2019
Opting for oral cancer medications isn’t always as simple as taking a pillOral medications may be more convenient than injections or infusions, but that doesn’t mean they are appropriate for all patients.
July 24, 2019
Breast implant-associated cancer is rare, but education is keyWith fears growing about a rare type of cancer that has been largely linked to certain breast implants, doctors hope expanded recommendations around the diagnosis and treatment of the disease will increase awareness, and ease concerns.
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