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Side EffectsProstate Cancer Survivor Reflects on Life After Treatment: ‘I’m still me.’
Brian Glennon says he’s still the same Sinatra-loving, Broadway-going, basketball-coaching 63-year-old man who is grateful for the love of his family. Glennon was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a higher-than-average PSA result prompted him and his doctor to monitor his PSA level more closely.
Breast Cancer Patients Make Recommendations to Address High Health Care Costs
Breast cancer patients, especially if they have lymphedema, face an especially high cost of health care according to authors of a paper published March 6, 2019 in Cancer, a peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Cancer Society.
American Cancer Society Cookbook Helps Patients Eat Well During Treatment
The American Cancer Society has updated its bestselling book, What to Eat During Cancer Treatment, with a second edition that contains more than 130 recipes to help people with cancer eat well while going through treatment.
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy?
Damage to nerves – from chemotherapy, diabetes, or another cause – may lead to pain, numbness, or muscle weakness. Learn how to recognize peripheral neuropathy and how to deal with it.
Q & A: Preventing Infections When You Have Cancer
An increased risk of infection because of a weakened immune system is a major concern for people undergoing certain types of cancer treatment. Neutropenia can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Oncologists Want More Information About Medical Marijuana
According to a nationwide survey, most oncologists have discussed medical marijuana use with their patients, however, most also say they do not feel they have enough information to make a well-informed decision about prescribing it.
Wash your hands!
Washing your hands frequently with soap and water plays a big role in keeping you healthy, and those around you, too. Learn the best way to wash your hands.
How to Handle Fatigue
Fatigue is more than just tiredness. It’s an overwhelming lack of energy that keeps you from doing your regular activities. Find out if you have fatigue and how to manage it.
