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Sound Advice
How do I reduce the risk of infection during chemotherapy?My partner is undergoing chemotherapy. What can I do to reduce her risk of infection while she is immunocompromised? JIM BOONYARATANAKORNKIT: Cancer and cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can impair immune function, which can make people more susceptible to getting viruses or other infections. There is a spectrum of risk. Not all chemotherapy drugs dampen […]
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Healthy Habits
Sleep WellCancer treatment makes getting a full night’s rest challenging, but good sleep habits can help.
by Tyler Santora
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Caught in the Middle
Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer often lag behind children and older adults in benefiting from treatment advances and social support.
by Cameron Walker
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Caregiving With Confidence
Nurture a Circle of SupportLeaning on others can help to make you a better caregiver.
by K.J. Bannan
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Your Cancer Guide
Thriving as a SurvivorLearn to live well in the years after cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Chemotherapy Linked to Hearing Loss in Adults
Get your hearing checked periodically if you will be undergoing chemotherapy with neurotoxic effects.
by Sandra Gordon
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Diet and Cancer: Getting the Research Onto Your Plate
New studies each year purport to show associations between certain foods and cancer. Experts say to focus on the big picture.
by Anne Danahy
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New Guidelines Recommend Exercise for Most Cancer Patients
People in treatment for early-stage cancer should try to get exercise, according to new recommendations.
by Sandra Gordon
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E-Cigarettes Don’t Live Up to Promises
New studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.
by Teresa Bergen
Cancer Talk
Online Second Opinions
More than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon