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Cancer Treatment Gets Personal
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Cancer Treatment Gets Personal

Harold J. Burstein, MD, PhD | September 9, 2023

Cancer treatment has come a long way since Hippocrates proposed that it was caused by a buildup of black bile.…

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: The Right Timing Is Survival
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Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: The Right Timing Is Survival

Allen Ho, MD | February 6, 2019

How quickly you complete all parts of your treatment makes a big difference in how effective it is.

“I’m Scared My Cancer Will Come Back”
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“I’m Scared My Cancer Will Come Back”

Kathleen Ashton, PhD | January 30, 2019

Worrying about cancer coming back after treatment is normal, but for some people the worry becomes incapacitating. Don’t let that happen to you…

A “Game-Changing” Cancer Drug Gets Fast-Track Approval
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A “Game-Changing” Cancer Drug Gets Fast-Track Approval

December 12, 2018

The FDA has just rushed approval of a new cancer drug developed not to treat cancer by its location, but to target a specific genetic defect.

Cancer Blood Test Advances: From Screening to Treatment
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Cancer Blood Test Advances: From Screening to Treatment

Daniel F. Hayes, MD | November 16, 2018

The science is evolving so rapidly that soon a blood test might screen for cancer as easily as it does for cholesterol.

Is Massage Really Safe for People with Cancer?
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Is Massage Really Safe for People with Cancer?

Susan G. Salvo, EdD, LMT | November 14, 2018

Cancer treatment is often grueling, but massage can offer relief from pain and more. Here’s how to find a qualified massage therapist…

Battling Cancer at 65 or Over? This Can Make Chemo More Bearable
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Battling Cancer at 65 or Over? This Can Make Chemo More Bearable

Arti Hurria, MD | November 11, 2018

Cancer treatment is often more complicated when you’re older and have other health problems. Here’s how to customize your care plan.

Too Macho for Palliative Care? Why Men Shouldn’t Deny Themselves Cancer Pain Relief
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Too Macho for Palliative Care? Why Men Shouldn’t Deny Themselves Cancer Pain Relief

Fahad Saeed, MD | November 1, 2018

Palliative care doesn’t mean that you’re giving up on treatment. The reality is it may give you the boost you need to tolerate that treatment.

If You’ve Got Cancer, Stay Out of the ER!
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If You’ve Got Cancer, Stay Out of the ER!

Nathan Handley, MD, MBA | October 15, 2018

When you’re battling cancer, the ER can cause more harm than good. Here are the reasons why—and how to protect yourself…

Testicular Cancer Treatment’s Surprising Long-Term Side Effects
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Testicular Cancer Treatment’s Surprising Long-Term Side Effects

Sarah Kerns, PhD | October 3, 2018

Chemotherapy cures testicular cancer in most people, but the main drug can stay in your system for over 20 years, causing many other health problems.

A New Approach to Bladder Cancer Treatment: Watch and Wait
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A New Approach to Bladder Cancer Treatment: Watch and Wait

September 26, 2018

Patients with bladder cancer would dearly like an alternative to having their bladders removed. Now there may be one.

A Simple Procedure Helps Keep Bladder Cancer from Coming Back
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A Simple Procedure Helps Keep Bladder Cancer from Coming Back

August 22, 2018

Instead of the usual high recurrence rate, you can give yourself much better odds of avoiding more cancer and repeated treatments.

New Hope for Bladder Cancer
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New Hope for Bladder Cancer

Brant Allen Inman, MD, MS | August 20, 2018

New treatment options are giving hope to those with bladder cancer, which is often fatal in advanced stages. Here are the key breakthroughs…

A New Way to Manage Metastatic Liver Cancer
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A New Way to Manage Metastatic Liver Cancer

Xiling Shen, PhD | August 10, 2018

Many forms of cancer find their way to the liver. A simple change to your diet could make a big difference in your health.

Help for Insomnia After Cancer Treatment
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Help for Insomnia After Cancer Treatment

August 3, 2018

Sleepless nights can dog you long after cancer treatment has ended. Here are two drug-free sleep strategies for cancer survivors.