213 Posts
May 23, 2017
Is it safe to treat breast cancer during pregnancy?During pregnancy, a woman is already going through a lot of hormonal, emotional and physical changes. However, in most cases, it is safe to treat a mother for breast cancer when she is with child.
May 18, 2017
Four lifestyle pillars create a foundation of survivorship after cancerIn the blink of an eye, Dr. Anthony Perre went from a healthy small-town physician with a private practice to a cancer patient dealing with a life-changing diagnosis.
May 9, 2017
Study underscores need for boys and men to get HPV vaccineA recent study shows that 25 percent of men may carry an aggressive strain of the human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus linked to virtually all cases of cervical cancer.
April 20, 2017
What you should know about ovarian cancerThere is one cancer that is silently killing women: ovarian cancer. Why? Largely because it has no screening test, and women are largely unaware of its symptoms.
April 18, 2017
The FDA warns of breast implant link to rare cancer: Should I worry?A warning from the federal government linking some breast implants to a rare form of lymphoma has many women concerned about the risks posed by their own implants.
April 6, 2017
The dangers of fake medical newsIn today’s busy news environment—with its 24-hour story cycles, social media platforms and flood of information—phony medical news spreads like a flu virus.
March 23, 2017
How does cancer do that? Stopping cancer from co-opting good cell behavior for its evil motivesWily cancer cells often know what works and what doesn't when it comes to thriving and surviving.
March 14, 2017
Genetic tests may be helpful, but understand their limitationsWhen it comes to managing the cancer risks you’re born with, you may gain new insights with the help of a blood test.
March 9, 2017
8 healthy habits for better sleepWhen you don’t get enough sleep, you’re more prone to excessive fatigue and a decrease in cognitive function, especially relating to memory.
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