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Exercise May Cut Risk of Certain Cancers
There’s a reason we constantly tell patients to remain physically active. It not only improves their quality of life, it also helps them stay healthy.
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There is hope: Advancements in ovarian cancer treatment provides hope for patients
When women are told they have a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, their first thought is usually fear. This is the cancer that we don’t always talk about. This is the cancer where we don’t see so many runs and walks and rallies and ribbons adorning the food we buy and the events we attend. It’s not pink. It’s teal. Is teal scarier? Well, breast cancer is no walk in the park, but what about teal?
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Pros and Cons of the PSA Screening Test for Prostate Cancer
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This year alone, 164,690 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed.
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Respecting Aretha Franklin, Increasing Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer
She was known as the “Queen of Soul.” Aretha Franklin’s soulful, four-octave voice soothed, galvanized and most of all, captivated. And when she died Aug. 16, 2018, at the age of 76, fans around the world paid tribute, even though few knew what had caused her death.
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Awareness and Prevention of a Silent Disease: Pancreatic Cancer
When Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul” died earlier this year, musicians, politicians and fans alike mourned.
While many had noticed her weight loss in her increasingly rare public appearances, it wasn’t until her death that we learned the cause of her illness: advanced pancreatic cancer. -
The Benefits of Acupuncture in Cancer Treatment
As an oncology nurse for 25 years, I’ve spent countless days providing care to people facing cancer.
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CDC: Obesity is Associated with 13 Different Types of Cancer
About 33 percent of American adults are obese. It’s been well documented that obesity increases your risk for various chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and even cancer.
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Treatment of Prostate Cancer: The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach
A prostate cancer diagnosis can often come as a surprise because many patients do not experience any symptoms prior to their diagnosis. A simple, routine visit to the doctor may reveal an elevated level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which is a protein produced inside the prostate gland. Typically, an elevated PSA level prompts a referral to a urologist, who will then perform a prostate biopsy. All too often, a prostate biopsy can result in a diagnosis of prostate cancer without any forewarning.
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Finding a Role for Hope in Your Cancer Treatment
A cancer diagnosis will quickly be followed by a care plan designed to give you the best outcome possible. This could include a range of treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Coping with the Fear of Cancer Returning
Fear. It’s something we’ve all experienced at one time or another.
