March 12, 2024

To help improve the effectiveness of radioactive iodine therapy, patients are often asked to significantly reduce the amount of iodine in their diets before starting treatment.

March 7, 2024

Practicing behaviors like eating well and exercising may not only help reduce your risk of another cancer, it may also help your treatments work better and improve your quality of life.

March 5, 2024

Research shows that having good muscle mass may improve your cancer prognosis, while helping you withstand some side effects of cancer treatments.

February 29, 2024

A gastroenterologist is often an important member of a cancer care team, even if the patient doesn't have a GI cancer.

February 27, 2024

Digestive system side effects are especially challenging because they may hinder a patient’s ability to stay on a treatment regimen.

February 21, 2024

While some contributing lifestyle issues may also increase the risk of cancer, research suggests a direct cause-and-effect connection between obesity and cancer.

February 15, 2024

While not the first doctor you may think of when facing a cancer diagnosis, a psychiatrist may play an important role in treating stress, depression and other cancer-related side effects.

February 13, 2024

Research clearly indicates that the relationship between cancer and heart disease often appears to be causal, not just casual.

February 8, 2024

Cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, have the potential to significantly impact your dental health.