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June 29, 2020
What you should know about melanomaExperts recommend that suspicious or fast-growing spots on the skin be checked by a doctor.
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.
April 24, 2020
Five ways mapping the human genome has changed cancer careIt’s National DNA Day—set aside to celebrate milestones that helped unlock the mysteries of DNA.
March 17, 2020
Podcast: What cancer patients need to know about COVID-19Alan Yahanda, MD, FACS, and Jeffrey Metts, MD, MPH, from Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Atlanta, address your concerns and answer your questions about COVID-19.
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.
March 6, 2020
Video: What is a clinical trial?Clinical trials are critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of new treatments and drugs for many diseases, including cancer.
March 3, 2020
10 tips for talking to a loved one with cancerWhen a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to feel unprepared and unsure about how to react.
February 12, 2020
For first responders, industrial workers and others, asbestos still poses a cancer riskAsbestos is abundant, durable, versatile and found in many building products. But it can also cause cancer.
January 29, 2020
Physicians should lead by example to combat the obesity epidemicDr. Damien Hansra urges doctors to lose weight and lead by example in the battle against obesity.
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