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December 7, 2020
Why chemotherapy may cause nausea and vomitingKnowing what to expect from your chemotherapy treatment may help you prepare for the digestive issues that may follow.
November 18, 2020
Continued smoking may affect cancer patients’ treatments, symptoms and side effectsA cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to quit smoking.
October 20, 2020
Actor’s lymphoma revelation raises more questions than it answersActor Jeff Bridges announced on Twitter that he has been diagnosed with the lymphoma.
July 28, 2020
The heart of health care: Oncology nursingIt is often said that nurses are the heart of health care. The field of oncology nursing, in particular, is probably one of the most challenging and rewarding fields in nursing.
July 20, 2020
5 things we can learn about cancer from Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's cancer battles were well documented. She died of metastatic pancreatic cancer in September.
June 1, 2020
12 tips for coping with cancer-related mouth sores and drynessOral problems are common in people with cancer, particularly in patients with head and neck cancers.
May 27, 2020
How to manage your blood pressure during cancer treatmentIt is common for cancer patients to have high blood pressure because some cancer treatments, including certain types of chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, may have side effects on the cardiovascular system.
March 9, 2020
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgeryThe $17 billion 3D printing industry can bring to life almost anything we imagine, from machine parts to clothing. Dr. Daniel Liu says researchers are now applying this technology to advance medicine and surgery.
December 13, 2019
Breast cancer gives oncologist insights into patient journeyDr. Karen Smorowski says her experiences as a breast cancer patient have greatly impacted how she relates to patients. “My journey has taught me even more compassion and empathy, and how important it is to actually listen to the patient and what they’re experiencing,” she says.
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