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April 3, 2019
Cancer patients not immune from opioid addictionWhile media coverage surrounding opioid misuse in the cancer patient population is sparse, research does indicate that cancer patients are not immune to addiction. It is also clear that opioid prescribing rates among cancer patients are substantially higher than those of other patients.
October 24, 2018
What's the difference: Oncology specialtiesThere are many doctors who treat cancer. Find out which specialists treat which cancer type and what questions to ask prospective physicians.
June 21, 2018
Back pain, itchy skin and night sweats: They're more common than cancer patients may thinkUnlike fatigue, nausea, neuropathy and other well-known physical challenges that typically come with fighting cancer, some common conditions don't get as much public attention.
June 20, 2018
Dangerous drug interactions: Common medicines to avoid while undergoing oral chemotherapyCancer patients on certain oral chemotherapy drugs should be cautious about what other medications they’re taking. Learn which common medications to avoid during treatment.
May 31, 2018
10 commonly asked questions about life after breast reconstruction surgeryNo matter how prepared you are for breast reconstruction surgery, you will still have questions for your doctor in the days that follow, and you should make sure to ask them before ever leaving the hospital, experts say.
March 1, 2018
Protecting yourself during cancer treatmentExperts recommend that patients protect themselves from infection by taking certain precautions, many of which may make for some socially awkward moments, like declining a handshake at a business meeting. But there are ways to manage both your health and your social relationships, and it often starts with a healthy dose of information.
February 22, 2018
What are environmental risk factors, and how can I avoid them?When it comes to environmental factors that raise the risk of cancer, it may seem like avoiding exposure is as impossible as avoiding the air you breathe. In reality, though, you have more control than you think.
September 19, 2017
Hearing loss: The little-known side effect of some chemotherapy drugsPatients may not associate hearing loss with cancer treatment, but for many, the side effect is all too real. Read more.
July 13, 2017
Experts warn against using soursop to fight cancerExperts warn against using the soursop fruit to treat cancer. While research suggests soursop may fight cancer, it has not been studied in humans. As a result, there is no evidence of its safety or efficacy.
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