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October 15, 2015
Is it still safe to bring home the bacon? What to know about the WHO reportA WHO panel concluded that eating processed meats, including bacon and hot dogs, increases the risk of getting cancer, adding that fresh cuts of red meat probably cause cancer, too. Our experts talk about what it means.
October 13, 2015
When facing cancer, feed your faith, not your fearsSome cancer patients have found that a spiritual treatment plan helps prepare them for the road ahead—mind, body and spirit.
September 18, 2015
What you need to know about implants after breast cancerIt’s important to recognize the differences between cosmetic breast augmentation and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Dr. Daniel Liu, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at our Illinois hospital, spells out the characteristics surgeons use to help patients choose the right implants.
September 15, 2015
Advances in breast cancer treatments offer new hopeA surgical oncologist focused on treating breast cancer at CTCA's Atlanta-area hospital, Dr. Anita Johnson discusses how cutting-edge treatments are offering women hope to manage and overcome the disease.
August 18, 2015
Jimmy Carter's treatment underscores importance of immunotherapyFormer President Jimmy Carter has become a symbol of hope and resilience during his fight against stage IV melanoma, and now, his openness has shed important light on the emerging science around immunotherapy.
August 11, 2015
Jimmy Carter diagnosis shows treatment a viable option at any ageWednesday’s announcement that former President Jimmy Carter has been diagnosed with cancer at 90 years old shows that treatment remains a viable option, determined and designed according to the specifics of each patient’s individual case.
July 15, 2015
Educated patients have lower risk of infection from home-based IV nutritionDr. Pankaj G. Vashi, Chair of the CTCA Department of Medicine, discusses a study he led on the bloodstream infection risk for cancer patients getting home-based IV nutrition.
May 26, 2015
Warmer temps come with a warning: Protect your skinWith nearly 3.5 million cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer remains the most common cancer in the United States, and government officials estimate that one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that it’s a largely preventable disease. Here are some tips to help protect your skin this summer, or any time of the year.
March 30, 2015
Answering your questions about lung cancerOur lung cancer experts answer your questions about the second most common non-skin cancer among American men and women.
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