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March 30, 2022
Why me? Addressing spiritual distress during a cancer journeyIf you find that you’re unable to work through questions about your cancer diagnosis, or anxiety about them is disrupting your life, you may be experiencing spiritual distress.
March 23, 2022
For prostate cancer patients, it’s always good to know the scoreThe Gleason score is a critical calculation designed to help determine the extent of the disease, the aggressiveness of the cancer cells and how it may be treated.
March 16, 2022
H. pylori: The cancer risk you may not have heard aboutHelicobacter pylori infections are on the decline in the U.S., but it still makes sense to pay attention for potential symptoms, especially if you are at higher risk for stomach cancer.
March 9, 2022
When should you worry about blood in your stool?Blood in the stool may be caused by a variety of conditions or diseases, including cancer, that could develop into serious health issues if left untreated.
February 9, 2022
Why men get cancer more than women and how they can manage their riskDoctors have known for decades that men are more likely to develop cancer than women. Now they may know why.
February 2, 2022
Now or later: When should you have breast reconstruction surgery?Should you have breast reconstruction surgery, and if so, is it better to do it right away, or should you wait?
January 26, 2022
Get boosted, because the pandemic isn’t over, until it’s overThe COVID-19 omicron variant surge means cancer patients need to continue to fight COVID fatigue, remain vigilant and take steps to avoid infection.
January 19, 2022
Want to quit smoking? Vaping is not the answerMany people believe the best way to kick a smoking habit is by transitioning to e-cigarettes. Though this idea has become popularized in recent years, e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative.
January 12, 2022
Your prostate cancer search questions answeredWith the help of Dr. Farshid Sadeghi, Medical Director of Genitourinary Center at CTCA Phoenix, we’ll answer some of the most-asked prostate cancer questions on Google.
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