December 18, 2024
Working with cancer: Handling challenges on the job after a diagnosisA cancer diagnosis may create challenges at work for you and for coworkers who may be uncertain of how to deal with your situation.
December 11, 2024
Cancer and diabetes: Often more than a chance encounterWhile we don’t know whether diabetes causes cancer, we do know that people with diabetes are six times more likely to develop cancer than people who are not diabetic.
December 4, 2024
What to do when your doctor is on vacationWhether an oncologist or family physician, doctors always have a plan to ensure patients are covered when they are off or on vacation.
November 26, 2024
Holiday travel tips for cancer patientsSo, if you’re feeling well and your doctor approves, you may want to give your spirits a lift by planning a holiday visit. When you do, be sure to protect your health by adding these precautions to your travel checklist.
November 20, 2024
Tips to ease the holiday blues if you have cancerFor those with cancer, the holidays can be difficult to navigate when considering emotional and health challenges.
November 13, 2024
One common colorectal cancer symptom led to actor’s shocking diagnosisAfter a colonoscopy, actor James Van der Beek learned that his gastrointestinal symptom was caused by colorectal cancer.
November 6, 2024
Understanding leukemia rashes and bruisesLeukemia patients may notice changes to the skin—they may bruise easily and sometimes develop red spots or a rash
October 30, 2024
Is ovarian cancer genetic? Learn about hereditary mutationsAlthough up to 25 percent of ovarian cancers are linked to an inherited genetic change, or mutation, the majority occur due to other factors.
October 24, 2024
What to know about traveling with medical equipmentMedical accessories, including syringes and oxygen devices, may pose specific challenges for patients who want to travel.
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