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Sound Advice
How can I prevent hair loss from chemotherapy?An expert shares options for cancer patients who want to prevent hair loss during treatment.
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Sound Advice
What options do caregivers have for taking time away from work?An expert shares tips for taking time off from a job to spend time caring for a loved one.
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Facts and Stats
Setting the StageUnderstanding your cancer’s stage is important for determining your prognosis and treatment options. Here’s what the different stages mean.
by Thomas Celona
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Finding Your Niche
Support groups offer community for people with cancer in a world that doesn’t understand their experience.
by Carly Flumer
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer Risk
Research has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Patient and Doctor Partnerships
As more cancer patients take an interest in the science of their care, it’s vital to establish good relationships with doctors.
by Karon Warren
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Grapefruit: The Healthy Fruit With a Potentially Dangerous Downside
The health benefits of grapefruit are well known, but cancer patients should be aware of potentially harmful interactions it can have with common medicines.
by Anne Danahy
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Thinking Outside the Clinic
Researchers highlight need for outreach and educational programs to address survivorship disparities.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
Rules for Healthy LivingUpdated guideline reinforces the role of plant-based foods and heart-pumping activities for cancer survivors.
by Thomas Celona
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Sound Advice
What should I tell new doctors about my cancer history?Now that my cancer treatment is complete, what do I need to tell any new providers I see about my medical history? STACIE CORCORAN: Having a primary care physician or internist is incredibly important when you are a cancer survivor. Your oncologist will continue to be involved in your care, but you now will see […]
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Cancer Today Editors’ Picks: 2024
Our favorite Cancer Today stories from 2024, as picked by the editors.
Rethinking the Role of RadiationChest radiation may not be necessary for people with intermediate-risk breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
De-escalating Treatment for DCISResearch finds certain people with low-risk DCIS may be able to forgo surgery or radiation.
by Thomas Celona
Study Highlights Challenges in Pancreatic Cancer StagingMost pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles