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February 6, 2024
Does radiation cause cancer or treat it? An expert explains.Radiation therapy has been fine-tuned to help improve patients’ outcomes and reduce the risk of developing a secondary cancer.
February 1, 2024
5 bold predictions about the future of cancer careCancer researchers are optimistic that in 2024 more people will benefit from cancer breakthroughs, including research that unlocks the biology behind cancer disparities, wider access to CAR T-cell therapy and better access to clinical trials.
January 30, 2024
Try foods easier to digest while coping with cancer symptomsFor a cancer patient with an upset digestive system dietitians may recommend foods that are easy to digest.
January 25, 2024
Cooling caps may help reduce hair loss during and after chemotherapyTo battle hair loss caused by chemotherapy, some patients, hospitals and infusion centers are turning to cooling caps to help protect hair cells during and after treatment.
January 23, 2024
Cologuard vs. colonoscopy: How to decideNow that there’s a less invasive, at-home test on the market that’s a viable alternative to colonoscopy, more people are asking their doctors if it’s right for them.
January 17, 2024
Neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy: What’s the difference?Most of the time, neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies refer to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but they can refer to other forms of treatment, too, like hormone therapy and immunotherapy.
January 11, 2024
The pros and cons of keeping your cancer diagnosis a secretThe decision to keep a cancer diagnosis secret is not uncommon. Many patients don’t want cancer to define them as someone different than they were before.
January 9, 2024
What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how can you avoid them?Studies have connected forever chemicals to cases of several types of cancer, including testicular cancer and breast cancer.
January 4, 2024
Most-clicked blogs reflect cancer’s vast impact on patients and caregiversLearning more about the cancer may help you and your loved ones and caregivers better confront a diagnosis head on.
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