13 Posts
6/22/2020 12:00 AM
Q&A: How to talk to your children about your cancer diagnosis
A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience for anyone. Parents, in particular, have an additional concern: How to tell their children about their diagnosis.
3/9/2020 12:00 AM
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgery
The $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.
2/5/2020 12:00 AM
Do hair dyes and straighteners cause breast cancer?
A recent study shows that some chemical hair straighteners and dyes may increase the risk of breast cancer in women, especially those of African-American descent.
12/24/2019 12:00 AM
Searching for the spirit of the season? It may be closer than you realize
We’ve all heard the phrase, “getting into the holiday spirit.” But have we stopped to consider what the spirit really is, and where it comes from?
12/23/2019 12:00 AM
Managing the stress of being a caregiver
It’s normal to feel angry and have anxiety as you constantly worry about the loved one under your care. You may also experience a loss of control due to the restrictions that your loved one’s pain has put on your own life. If you ignore your own emotions, these feelings can lead not only to emotional distress but, over time, to physical distress.
12/20/2019 12:00 AM
Heartache at home inspires passion for helping patients battle cancer
Dr. Jeffrey Weber explains how the loss of his daughter, Annie, to soft tissue sarcoma inspires his work as a Gastroenterologist at CTCA Phoenix.
12/19/2019 12:00 AM
Managing pain with integrative care
Combining integrative and conventional pain management strategies for patients with chronic pain offers a more balanced approach and the potential for improved results. A growing body of research suggests mind-body therapies can help manage pain and reduce stress.
11/27/2019 12:00 AM
Q&A: Your questions answered about lung cancer screening
Dr. Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at our Chicago hospital, answers your questions about lung cancer screening.
10/30/2019 12:00 AM
Q&A: Your questions answered about reconstructive breast surgery
In a recent chat on Twitter (#AskCTCA), Daniel Liu, MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at our hospital in Chicago, answered your questions about breast surgery options and got down to the basics of breast reconstruction.
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