Results for "Cancer"

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Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: How It Affects Treatment and Prevention
Genetic testing has changed how we understand and treat diseases, including cancer. By looking at changes (mutations) in our DNA, we can determine if someone...
September 27
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Managing Life With Kids When You Have Cancer
As a parent, it can seem like there’s never enough time to make sure your kids have all the snacks, cuddles, baths, meals, supplies, bedtime books, clean...
September 20
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8 Important Reasons Cancer Patients Need a Flu Shot During Flu Season
Influenza (flu) season is here, and it’s more important than ever to protect yourself, especially if you’re undergoing cancer treatment. Your immune system...
August 28
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Cancer-Related Fatigue: 7 Strategies for Building Your Energy Levels
If you feel tired and get some rest, most of the time you get your energy back. Cancer-related fatigue is different, though. The exhaustion you may have...
August 22
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A Guide to Living Well With EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer
If you have lung cancer, you know how difficult it can be to live with the condition. Lung cancer diagnosis and treatment can fill you with uncertainty...
July 29
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How Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Bones and Joints
If you’re being treated for cancer, you probably know about some of the common side effects, like fatigue from chemotherapy, skin irritation from radiation...
June 27
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What to Know About Skin Cancer if You Have Dark Skin
It’s a common misconception that people who have darker skin don’t need sun protection and don’t get  skin cancer. The truth is the connection between...
June 23
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Nitrates and Nitrites in Foods: Should You Step Away From the Bacon?
If you follow nutrition headlines at all, you may get mixed messages about nitrates and nitrites. Some seem to have health benefits — in fact, you can...
May 27
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Cancer: Understanding Remission, Cancer-Free and Other Terms
As you make progress in your cancer journey, you may hear health care providers use terms like remission, cancer-free and no evidence of disease. These...
April 19
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Unveiling the Unseen: 7 Surprising Factors Contributing to Skin Cancer
You’ve heard it over and over again — cover up, wear a hat and use sunscreen to protect your skin from skin cancer. Maybe you’ve heard it so often that...
March 31