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May 26, 2016
Having a family after cancerIf you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and dream of having a family, there may be options thanks to advances in fertility preservation techniques.
May 17, 2016
Speak up: The chemotherapy patient's first step toward finding relief from treatment-related nerve damageWhen vulnerable nerves far from the brain and spine become damaged by drugs meant to attack cancer, it may signal a need for a dose change.
May 10, 2016
HPV infections down in decade since vaccine approvedA new study finds that human papillomavirus infections among teenage girls and young women has dropped since the HPV vaccine was recommended 10 years ago. HPV infections are responsible for virtually all cervical cancers.
February 25, 2016
10 tips for keeping relationships strong through the cancer journeyMichael Uhl, Mind-Body Therapist at our Illinois hospital, believes that relationships can withstand cancer treatment, with the right strategies. He shares 10 tips.
February 18, 2016
Tips for controlling cancer-related painLearn why pain management is an essential part of cancer treatment, and find out how to work with your doctor to get relief.
February 2, 2016
Preventive measures that may help reduce cancer riskDr. Eugene Ahn, an oncologist and hematologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America near Chicago, shares some preventive measures that may help reduce your cancer risk.
January 5, 2016
Failing at your New Year's resolutions already?The new year is still young, and many people are already struggling to keep promises they made as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Tanis Taylor, a mind-body therapist at our hospital in Tulsa, has developed a list of tips for setting goals you might actually achieve.
November 5, 2015
Annual physicals really can be good for your health“I think annual doctor visits serve a big role,” Dr. Maurie Markman says. “Call it a placebo effect. Patients may discuss having fatigue, headaches and other health issues. They may actually talk about stress, depression and other health-related matters. Getting a recommendation from a doctor about going to see a therapist or advice on how to get more sleep may help these patients.”
November 3, 2015
Cooking, caring, coping: Caregivers face a host of challengesBeing a caregiver for someone with cancer can be challenging, frustrating and rewarding at the same time. It’s a job that often comes with little preparation or training, and sometimes, with little recognition.
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