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March 2, 2023
Is there a link between sleep apnea and cancer?Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has also been linked to an increased risk for certain cancers, as well as stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions (such as blood clots and congestive heart failure) and cognitive decline.
February 28, 2023
Power lines and cancer: Is there a connection?Some researchers suspect--but haven’t been able to produce the evidence to confirm--that individuals with significant exposure to strong electromagnetic fields may be at increased risk of cancer.
February 23, 2023
If lung cancer is taking your breath away, consider pulmonary rehabilitationPulmonary rehabilitation is composed of exercises that seek to improve breathing techniques to reduce shortness of breath, increase airflow, strengthen muscles that are associated with breathing and improve overall lung health.
February 21, 2023
8 ways meditation may help during cancer treatmentMeditation may offer one approach to finding relief while navigating cancer-related challenges like these. Meditation may also help you reduce stress, help manage pain, increase energy and improve sleep. Your provider may suggest a meditation practice as part of your integrative care plan.
February 16, 2023
Scanxiety? What it is and how to cope with itScanxiety is the increased level of anxiousness patients feel before, during and after a scan to diagnose cancer, monitor the progress of treatment or determine whether the cancer has recurred.
February 14, 2023
Is it possible to get heart cancer?While virtually every organ in the body is susceptible to cancer, the disease rarely affects the heart directly.
February 9, 2023
7 conditions that may increase pancreatic cancer riskThe symptoms of pancreatic cancer are easy to miss in its early stages or may even be nonexistent, making it harder to diagnose and treat the disease before it’s spread.
February 2, 2023
What you should know about tattoos and cancerEven though tattoos are considered safer than in the past, it’s still critical for cancer patients and survivors to consider when to get a tattoo and how to carefully choose a tattoo artist.
January 31, 2023
When to worry about colon polypsIt’s important to understand what colon polyps are, what symptoms they cause, how doctors treat them and when you should be concerned about them.
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