45 Posts
April 27, 2021
Taking control of your body image after cancerMore than half of all cancer patients struggle with body image at some point in their cancer journey.
April 6, 2021
Athletes with cancer often inspire with stories of survivalYoung professional athletes diagnosed with cancer today are inspiring others by battling back and not only surviving, but thriving in their sport.
March 2, 2021
Can cholesterol-lowering statins also cut cancer risk?Statins are not prescribed to lower cancer risk, but may prove to be an added benefit for the millions of Americans who take them to manage their cholesterol levels.
January 25, 2021
How to talk to your children about cancerIt may be tempting to try to avoid talking to your children about cancer. But, it’s also important not to treat cancer as a family secret.
December 18, 2020
7 ways to help feel good when you don’t feel wellSometimes, it's important to find ways to help feel good emotionally, even if you don’t feel well physically.
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.
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.
May 22, 2020
Study says carcinogens in drinking water linked to thousands of cancersWhat’s in your water? A recent study by the nonprofit watchdog organization Environmental Working Group links thousands of cancers to carcinogens found in drinking water.
June 26, 2019
Can long-term use of acid reflux drugs cause cancer?After the drugs have been on the market for 25 years, some doctors and researchers are questioning whether protracted use of so-called proton pump inhibitors comes with long-term side effects, including the possibility of an increased cancer risk.
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