335 Posts
August 31, 2022
HPV and throat cancer: What’s the connection?The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of throat cancer and several other cancers and may infect as many as eight out of 10 people during their lives.
August 24, 2022
Can acid reflux cause cancer?Acid reflux may expose your esophagus, throat and mouth to stomach acid, which may lead to a more serious condition known as Barrett’s esophagus that may lead to cancer.
August 17, 2022
Monkeypox: What cancer patients need to knowCancer patients need to be vigilant about a new disease caused by a virus that has health care agencies raising red flags: monkeypox.
August 10, 2022
What’s the difference? Grading and staging allow oncologists to home in on a cancer’s characteristicsCancer staging and grading provide much of that critical data to cancer care teams as they develop a patient’s treatment plan.
August 3, 2022
What cancer patients need to know when traveling by RVFor those who travel long distances for their cancer care, RVs may offer many advantages over trains, planes and automobiles.
July 20, 2022
When to worry about a persistent sore throatA sore throat may get better in a day or two or linger for a while. The key is to know when this common symptom may require for a trip to the doctor.
July 13, 2022
Tennis legend: My sister’s death from cancer ‘saved my life’Tennis legend Chris Evert opens up about her own battle with cancer and how her sister’s genetic test led to her diagnosis.
July 6, 2022
Antibody-drug conjugates carry toxic payloads directly to cancer cellsThese search-and-destroy therapies are part of the rapidly growing field of precision medicine to treat cancer.
June 29, 2022
When should you worry about swollen lymph nodes?Swollen lymph nodes are often a sign that your immune system is fighting off infection, but they may also signal more serious conditions.
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