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September 18, 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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9/18/2019 12:00 AM
How does cancer do that? Pancreatic cancer cells find ways to survive
But, despite these incredible advancements, one of the most common cancers continues to vex doctors and researchers: pancreatic cancer.
9/13/2019 12:00 AM
Clearing the air: E-cigarettes, vaping raise public health concerns
Given that brain development continues into the early and mid-20s, exposure to nicotine and other harmful chemicals is setting them on a path that may not only impact their developing brains, but could lead to addiction, or even worse, lung cancer.
9/11/2019 12:00 AM
When mother and daughter have breast cancer, BRCA genes are not always the cause
When multiple generations of a family have breast cancer, it’s easy to assume it’s due to an inherited mutation such as the BRCA gene. But that’s hardly the case.
9/4/2019 12:00 AM
Is this cancer my fault?
Don’t blame yourself for your cancer, the Rev. Percy McCray says. Hope, not speculation or judgment, may help patients stay positive during their cancer journey.
8/28/2019 12:00 AM
What’s the deal with grapefruit juice and certain medications?
There’s at least one downside to drinking grapefruit juice: You can’t have grapefruit juice when taking some prescription medications. Why? Grapefruit juice can prevent specific medications from working as designed and/or create serious side effects.
8/21/2019 12:00 AM
Identifying biomarkers gives doctors known targets to treat many cancers
Doctors are increasingly relying on biomarkers, which help determine a patient’s overall health and/or the presence disease. Learn what biomarkers are and why they are increasingly important in cancer care.
8/14/2019 12:00 AM
What’s the difference? Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants
Stem cell transplants are standard of care for cancers such as leukemia, and lymphoma. But what’s the difference between an autologous transplant and an allogeneic transplant?
8/7/2019 12:00 AM
Is it the flu or cancer? The two diseases share many common symptoms
The flu and some cancers share many common symptoms. Learn what to do if your flu symptoms worsen or do not get better after two weeks.
7/31/2019 12:00 AM
Opting for oral cancer medications isn’t always as simple as taking a pill
Oral medications may be more convenient than injections or infusions, but that doesn’t mean they are appropriate for all patients.
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