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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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11/13/2019 12:00 AM
What’s the difference? Deciphering the alphabet soup of imaging tests
CT scans, MRIs, PET scans and others may create a confusing alphabet soup of imaging procedures for patients.
11/6/2019 12:00 AM
Many unaware of HPV-cancer link, as related cancer rates rise
Even though HPV-related cancer rates continue to rise, a recent survey found that most Americans don’t know about the connection between HPV and cancer.
10/30/2019 12:00 AM
Q&A: Your questions answered about reconstructive breast surgery
In a recent chat on Twitter (#AskCTCA), Daniel Liu, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at our hospital in Chicago, answered your questions about breast surgery options and got down to the basics of breast reconstruction.
10/23/2019 12:00 AM
Holiday foods often provide comfort for those with cancer
Holiday meals may be a challenge for some cancer patients. Get help with these course-by-course recipes and tips to help plan your holiday meals.
10/16/2019 12:00 AM
Survey: Most men don’t follow advice on active surveillance for prostate cancer
Some prostate cancer patients who do not require immediate treatment may put themselves at risk by not following active surveillance guidelines.
10/9/2019 12:00 AM
Clinical trials are a key to drug research, yet participation remains low
Despite their importance to the development of new cancer treatments, few patients are in enrolled clinical trials.
10/2/2019 12:00 AM
What you need to know: Drugs recalled because of possible carcinogen contamination
Recent recalls of drugs used to treat acid reflux and hypertension are raising concerns among millions of Americans. Dr. Anthony Perre at CTCA Philadelphia tells you what you need to know.
9/26/2019 12:00 AM
Q&A: What you should know about the lung disease outbreak linked to vaping
To address concerns about the vaping-related lung illness, Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MD, FCCP, Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at our hospital in Chicago, answered your questions in a recent Twitter chat.
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.
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