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May 22, 2019
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Busting myths: 7 common chemotherapy misconceptions
When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you may experience fear, anger, sadness and confusion. This blog is an installment in an occasional series called “Busting myths,” designed to help dispel some widely held misconceptions about certain aspects of cancer.
June 29, 2017
Is there such a thing as a safe suntan?
Is there a way to safely tan your skin without exposing it to the damage that may lead to skin cancer?
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5/22/2019 12:00 AM
Keeping belly bacteria balanced is key, but a challenge for cancer patients
Learn about the important role gut bacteria play in our overall health and in certain diseases, including cancer.
5/15/2019 12:00 AM
Colorectal cancer risk factors that may already be affecting you
The first step in prevention and early detection is understanding that colorectal cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the colon or rectum divide uncontrollably, ultimately forming a malignant tumor.
5/8/2019 12:00 AM
Physical therapy a critical component while recovering from breast cancer surgery
Many patients who undergo surgery often see a physical therapist as part of their recovery plan, especially if the procedure involved arms, legs or parts of the body that move or regulate movement.
5/1/2019 12:00 AM
Tips for managing the emotional and intellectual side effects of cancer
The side effects of cancer aren’t just physical, but often impact how patients feel and, sometimes, think. Here are some tips for how to manage grief, depression, difficulty concentrating and other cancer-related challenges.
4/24/2019 12:00 AM
Are certain cancers becoming more common?
Some types of cancer are increasing in prevalence, and experts are working to understand what is causing the uptick and how to treat patients.
4/15/2019 12:00 AM
What to know when choosing sunscreen
More than 3 million Americans develop skin cancer every year, making it the most common cancer in the United States. If you want to avoid adding to that statistic, it helps to know the truth behind sun protection. Here are the facts about five common myths to help you choose how to reduce your risk.
4/10/2019 12:00 AM
New techniques aiding in the fight against lung cancer
Thanks in large part to improvements in diagnostics and treatments, thousands of people are surviving lung cancer. The key is to catch it early, when the survival rate is much higher. Still, most cases are not diagnosed until advanced stages, which makes awareness initiatives around early detection efforts all the more important.
4/3/2019 12:00 AM
Cancer patients not immune from opioid addiction
While media coverage surrounding opioid misuse in the cancer patient population is sparse, research does indicate that cancer patients are not immune to addiction. It is also clear that opioid prescribing rates among cancer patients are substantially higher than those of other patients.
3/27/2019 12:00 AM
Tips for managing the physical side effects of cancer
Managing the side effects of cancer doesn’t always require medications. In fact, many times, lifestyle-related changes may help.
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