Tag: Cancer

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  May 18, 2020

  Survey Reveals the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Patients

  A team of researchers at The Neu Center at SKCC launched a survey to understand the main concerns of cancer patients, and barriers to their care and treatment during the pandemic
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  May 11, 2020

  A Patient’s Guide to JeffConnect Appointments Now Available

  Health concern or issue? There’s an app for that.
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  May 6, 2020

  Diagnosed with Cancer During COVID-19, A Nurse Takes One Day at a Time

  After a life-changing diagnosis in the middle of the pandemic, one nurse is grateful that she didn’t put off her health, and for her fellow healthcare workers and staff as she navigates treatment.
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  April 17, 2020

  A Daughter’s Perspective On Her Dad’s Dire Diagnosis

  My dad’s uveal melanoma diagnosis changed my view on life—both as a daughter and a nurse.
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  April 16, 2020

  Life Extended After A Dire Diagnosis

  A dad’s diagnosis of uveal melanoma wouldn’t keep him from his daughter’s wedding day.
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  March 31, 2020

  What I Wish My Doctor’s Office Knew About Caring For Transgender Patients

  From the front desk staff to nurses to doctors, a Jefferson patient tells us how we can pitch in to provide safe and inclusive health care for the transgender community.
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  March 17, 2020

  A “Thank You” After 30 Years Cancer Free

  Brad Shelly’s life has been dotted with minor and major miracles—including surviving kidney cancer.
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  March 5, 2020

  Why a Genetic Counselor Should Be a Part of Your Healthcare Team

  Curious about how a genetic counselor could inform and enhance your healthcare? We sat down with genetic counselor Carey McDougall to find out.
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  January 27, 2020

  Summoning the Troops
  to Attack Colon Cancer

  Creating a promising cancer vaccine from scratch is a multigenerational effort.
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  January 13, 2020

  Finding the Power to Fight Cancer—From Within

  Using his own immune system to fight chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Russell Powell credits CAR T-cell therapy with helping him battle cancer.
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  December 22, 2019

  20 Tips for a Healthier 2020

  Instead of adopting grandiose goals, incorporate small healthy enhancements to your lifestyle to be well and stay motivated.