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May 28, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: What is herd immunity? Do masks really help prevent the spread of COVID-19?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
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.
May 21, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: Will a stem cell transplant put me at greater risk? Should I delay my mammogram?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
May 20, 2020
10 tips for managing your diabetes during cancer treatmentPatients diagnosed with both cancer and diabetes may be at a higher risk of infection or severe symptoms from COVID-19.
May 19, 2020
Screening delays create concerns of an impending wave of new cancer diagnosesCOVID-19 has caused delays and cancelations in cancer screenings and other aspects of cancer care, raising concerns about a possible shadow wave of increased diagnoses.
May 18, 2020
Integrative care an important tool for patients with esophageal cancerStaying nourished may be a challenge for esophageal cancer patients. Integrative care may help.
May 15, 2020
Busting myths: Setting the record straight about nutrition and cancerWith so much information and misinformation about diet, nutrition and cancer, it can be tricky to decipher the myths from the truths.
May 14, 2020
Ask Dr. Markman: How long does the COVID-19 virus live on surfaces? Do men have a higher risk of getting infected?Dr. Maurie Markman, President of Medicine & Science at CTCA, answers your questions in his weekly Twitter Q&A.
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