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January 10, 2017
How to tell your boss and co-workers you have cancerSharing a cancer diagnosis isn’t easy. It is normal to be nervous, especially if you don’t know how your supervisors or co-workers will react. Prepare yourself for a wide range of responses and emotions. By sharing your news, you may find you receive the support and understanding you need to help you get through cancer treatment.
January 5, 2017
Addressing malnutrition: The silent diagnosisMalnutrition doesn’t only occur in underweight individuals. Even an overweight or obese individual who develops a severe illness or experiences a major traumatic event is at risk for malnutrition and frequently needs and benefits from intense nutrition intervention.
December 27, 2016
Trial studies immunotherapy drug designed to trigger cascading immune responseResearchers have launched a study on an immunotherapy drug that may add a new tool to the immune system's arsenal against cancer.
December 20, 2016
TAPUR trial targets individual cancers with treatments outside of FDA-approved indicationsResearchers have launched a new study designed to broaden access to drugs for some patients with advanced cancers and to collect and share data on individual responses to drugs that have not yet been approved for their specific cancer types.
December 8, 2016
Video: Healthy snacking on the goMany cancer patients spend much of their time traveling to and from appointments, whether by car or by air, and eating healthy often isn’t always top of mind. But healthy snacking on the go doesn’t have to be such a challenge.
December 7, 2016
Endometrial cancer: What to know after journalist Gwen Ifill's deathWhen long-time journalist Gwen Ifill passed away recently after a battle with endometrial cancer, her unexpected death cast an immediate spotlight on a disease that doesn’t get enough attention.
December 1, 2016
How does cancer do that? Attacking cancer cells where they hideIn the search for better treatments and prevention strategies, scientists are learning more about how cancer grows and survives, even in the most hostile environments.
November 22, 2016
Dr. Bruce Gershenhorn answers your questions about lung cancerLung cancer is the second most common non-skin cancer among American men and women, and we know there are many questions about the disease, from how it develops to how it’s treated. Dr. Gershenhorn answers your questions.
November 8, 2016
How to tie a headscarfMany cancer patients dealing with chemotherapy-induced hair loss have found that headscarves help, offering both comfort and style. But how to tie them?
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