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April 23, 2024
What is precision medicine and how does it work?When researchers mapped the human genome—the 23 pairs of chromosomes located in a cell’s nucleus—it ushered in the era of cancer treatment using precision medicine.
April 18, 2024
Tips on living with a tracheostomyThose with cancer may require a tracheostomy after certain therapies or treatments to help with breathing and maintain quality of life.
April 16, 2024
How does exercise reduce cancer risk?Cancer researchers examined the physical activity levels of 1.4 million people over an 11-year period. Their conclusion: Regular exercise may reduce the risk of up to 13 cancers.
April 11, 2024
Acupressure may help relieve nausea, vomiting in cancer patientsAn experienced therapist can use acupressure to treat nausea and vomiting, or, with training and practice, patients may be able to self-administer the therapy as needed.
April 9, 2024
Does your insurance cover integrative care?If your cancer care team recommends integrative care services in addition to conventional treatments, it’s helpful to know up front what insurance will cover.
April 4, 2024
5 reasons why pancreatic cancer is so hard to treatDespite incredible advancements in cancer care, pancreatic cancer, one of the most hard-to-treat types of cancer, continues to vex doctors and researchers.
April 2, 2024
Are cancer patients or survivors allowed to donate blood?Because cancer patients and survivors understand how important blood donations are, many are eager to donate.
March 28, 2024
4 things we learned from Olivia Munn’s breast cancer diagnosisActress Olivia Munn recently revealed she’d been treated for Luminal B breast cancer. Learn four key facts about her diagnosis and this aggressive cancer.
March 26, 2024
Do high-protein diets increase your cancer risk?The source matters when it comes to protein and health—and that includes its connection to cancer.
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