Tag: Cancer

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  November 10, 2020

  Types of Prostate Cancer Screenings and Why They’re Important

  A Jefferson urologist breaks down when men should start getting screened, types of tests available and weighs in on the necessity of rectal exams.
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  November 3, 2020

  How to Get Intimacy Back after Cancer Treatment

  Research shows women are less likely to hear how cancer treatments might impact their sexual health. Experts weigh in on how women can explore these questions with their doctors and partners.
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  November 3, 2020

  What I Wish People Knew About Surviving Breast Cancer

  A closer look at the physical and emotional impacts that continue after treatment is over, and how to better support breast cancer survivors
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  October 22, 2020

  This Is the Best Diet for Better Breast Cancer Outcomes

  Better breast cancer outcomes could begin with adopting a primarily plant-based diet.
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  October 20, 2020

  An Annual Mammogram Made All the Difference for Cancer Survivor and CVICU Nurse Practitioner

  Delaying her annual mammogram because of COVID-19 could have meant fewer cancer treatment options for Nicole Cavaliere.
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  October 1, 2020

  Not All Patients Are Offered the Same Effective Breast Cancer Treatment

  Socioeconomic status and race could play a role in treatment decisions, according to new research.
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  July 21, 2020

  An Oncologist Reflects on Patient and Self Care During COVID-19

  Although Dr. Ana Maria Lopez has been a medical oncologist for more than 20 years, she observes that the challenges of caring for patients during this pandemic are unique.
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  July 21, 2020

  A Patient’s Story of Cancer Treatment During COVID-19

  Episode nine of The Health Nexus Podcast
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  June 18, 2020

  Nothing to Fear:
  Cancer Surgery During COVID-19

  After successful thyroid cancer surgery, Arnaldo Santos encourages patients requiring surgery to have it done and avoid delaying care.
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  June 12, 2020

  Man Facing Throat Cancer Makes Goal to See His Son Graduate

  In 2016, David Rich decided to keep a secret from his teenage son—he had throat cancer that, if left untreated, would soon kill him. He needed surgery and radiation therapy. And he needed it right away.
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  May 29, 2020

  Your Guide to Women’s Health Screenings

  You may visit your primary care physician on a regular basis, but do you really know what screenings you need to stay healthy and when to get them?