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Radiation Oncology: Commonly Asked Questions

October 22, 2014

Radiation is something that is electrically produced. It is high powered and interacts with certain elements that create an x-ray beam. That ...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , radiation

7 Ways to Cope With the Mental Health Effects ...

October 13, 2014

When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, you may only think about the physical effects of the disease at first: How will the treatment ...

tags: anxiety , breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , depression , health , mental health , wellness

How to Be a Part of a Loved One's Breast ...

October 9, 2014

If you have a loved one who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, you probably want to help out as much as you can. But you may worry about...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment

Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Why It's...

October 2, 2014

Believe it or not, a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer is usually not a death sentence.

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

The Good News About Colon Cancer Screening and...

August 28, 2014

Colon cancer is a serious health issue in America today. It's the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , colon cancer , health , men's health , prevention , wellness , women's health

Working During Chemotherapy: Tips for Approaching...

August 26, 2014

While some cancer patients take time off from work, many simply can't afford to. It's common to find cancer patients still in the workforce...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , chemotherapy , colon cancer , health , prevention

Words of Encouragement: 6 Inspirational ...

August 12, 2014

There's a sense of relief that comes with your final day of cancer treatment. It's the first day of survivorship.

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

Running Injuries: Heat Therapy vs. Cold ...

July 1, 2014

To ice? Or to heat? That is the question - especially when it comes to running. When you've got a running injury it can be tricky to know...

tags: cramps , dehydration , exercise , grand teton relay , hydration , injury , running , sports , treatment

You're Too Young To have Cancer: How...

June 24, 2014

From the moment the doctor confirms your diagnosis, you may think of how cancer will affect your work, your physical appearance, and your social...

tags: breast cancer , cancer , cancer treatment , health , wellness

Is Cancer Genetic? Facts About Heredity ...

April 11, 2014

People who have never smoked can get lung cancer, though smoking clearly raises the risk. Someone who lost her mom to breast cancer might never...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , cancer treatment , family history , genetic testing

Talking to Kids About Cancer: How to break...

April 1, 2014

It's understandably one of the hardest things a cancer patient has to do: Tell their children that dad or mom is sick. The news and subsequent...

tags: cancer , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , health , kids , parenting

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