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May 27, 2020
How to manage your blood pressure during cancer treatmentIt is common for cancer patients to have high blood pressure because some cancer treatments, including certain types of chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, may have side effects on the cardiovascular system.
May 22, 2020
Study says carcinogens in drinking water linked to thousands of cancersWhat’s in your water? A recent study by the nonprofit watchdog organization Environmental Working Group links thousands of cancers to carcinogens found in drinking water.
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus keeping you home? Ask if your chemotherapy comes in a pillAs COVID-19 spreads, cancer patients on chemotherapy may be concerned about traveling for treatment.
March 9, 2020
3D printing can benefit cancer patients who need reconstructive surgeryThe $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.
December 13, 2019
Breast cancer gives oncologist insights into patient journeyDr. Karen Smorowski says her experiences as a breast cancer patient have greatly impacted how she relates to patients. “My journey has taught me even more compassion and empathy, and how important it is to actually listen to the patient and what they’re experiencing,” she says.
August 28, 2019
What’s the deal with grapefruit juice and certain medications?There’s at least one downside to drinking grapefruit juice: You can’t have grapefruit juice when taking some prescription medications. Why? Grapefruit juice can prevent specific medications from working as designed and/or create serious side effects.
June 26, 2019
Can long-term use of acid reflux drugs cause cancer?After the drugs have been on the market for 25 years, some doctors and researchers are questioning whether protracted use of so-called proton pump inhibitors comes with long-term side effects, including the possibility of an increased cancer risk.
May 29, 2019
Lighting up cancer cells to improve surgical accuracyTo help improve surgical accuracy, researchers are testing dyes that make cancer cells light up so surgeons can find them more easily, while also allowing them to spare healthy tissue.
May 8, 2019
Physical therapy a critical component while recovering from breast cancer surgeryMany patients who undergo surgery often see a physical therapist as part of their recovery plan, especially if the procedure involved arms, legs or parts of the body that move or regulate movement.
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