61 Posts
9/2/2020 12:00 AM
Why don’t immune-boosting treatments for one disease, like COVID-19 or cancer, work for another?
T-cells have been the focus of immunotherapy drugs to treat cancer. Now, they are now in the spotlight as researchers seek out a vaccine for COVID-19.
8/14/2020 12:00 AM
Ask Dr. Markman: Can children spread COVID-19?
Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
8/12/2020 12:00 AM
Drugs approved for other diseases often studied as cancer treatment options
Drugs used to treat a variety of illnesses may sometimes be used to treat other diseases, including cancer.
8/7/2020 12:00 AM
Ask Dr. Markman: How do I separate accurate news about COVID-19 from conspiracies and false claims?
Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
8/5/2020 12:00 AM
Tips on cleaning your home from an expert who sanitizes cancer hospitals
For cancer patients, keeping a clean home is an important step in helping to stop the spread of viruses that may raise their risk of serious illness.
7/30/2020 12:00 AM
Ask Dr. Markman: Have people delayed cancer screenings due to COVID-19? Can we prevent complications from the virus?
Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
7/23/2020 12:00 AM
Ask Dr. Markman: Can children get COVID-19? What’s the latest on a vaccine?
Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
7/16/2020 12:00 AM
Ask Dr. Markman: Can COVID-19 damage the heart? Are summer camps safe?
Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
7/15/2020 12:00 AM
COVID-19 may complicate returning to work for some cancer patients
Cancer patients returning to work may face additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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