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March 15, 2018
Why does malnutrition affect GI cancer patients more than others?In patients with cancer of the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition is a constant threat because of the digestive tract's role in processing food and waste. Still, patients can take certain precautions in keeping their body nourished, and getting educated about the issue is a good first step.
March 13, 2018
Seven questions you should ask your doctor before getting a colonoscopyOn average, 40,000 Americans a day get a colonoscopy. But many still don’t understand how they work or even why they’re so important.
March 8, 2018
Exceptional responders: Why do some cancer drugs work for them and not others?Some cancer patients respond so well to certain treatment when others do not that scientists are researching what makes them unique. Find out what they're learning about so-called exceptional responders, and how that may lead to advancements in cancer treatment.
March 6, 2018
Traveling cancer patients get extra assistance during screenings: Know your optionsRecognizing how difficult traveling can be for cancer patients, the federal government has developed a program to reduce the stress during airport security screenings.
March 1, 2018
Protecting yourself during cancer treatmentExperts recommend that patients protect themselves from infection by taking certain precautions, many of which may make for some socially awkward moments, like declining a handshake at a business meeting. But there are ways to manage both your health and your social relationships, and it often starts with a healthy dose of information.
February 22, 2018
What are environmental risk factors, and how can I avoid them?When it comes to environmental factors that raise the risk of cancer, it may seem like avoiding exposure is as impossible as avoiding the air you breathe. In reality, though, you have more control than you think.
February 20, 2018
How does cancer do that? Sizing up cells and their shapesWhen it comes to cancer, cell size or shape may be critical in helping to diagnose the type and stage of the disease.
February 8, 2018
How does cancer do that? Cancer cells find ways to resist treatmentDevastating to patients and frustrating for doctors, resistance to treatment is all too common in many types of cancers.
January 30, 2018
Findings raise new concerns about birth control safetyA new study suggests that low-dose estrogen contraceptives have not had the impact doctors expected, and experts are urging women to talk to their doctors about the implications for their breast health, even though the overall risk remains relatively small.
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