Thirdhand smoke may be a new term to the general public, but researchers have been studying it for decades. So, what is it and how can it be harmful? According to the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, thirdhand smoke forms when smoke particles from cigarettes mix with gases in the air, absorbing into […]
Every day there are new advancements in cancer care, and unfortunately, there are also a lot of myths out there. Patients may turn to the internet for answers, but unfortunately, it may not always be the truth. With so many myths, the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America have come together to debunk 11 […]
Radiation can be found in our everyday environments. While it is used to treat some cancer cases, it’s also known to increase the risk of some cancers. So, if radiation can cause cancer, how is it used to treat it? Technological advances in radiation therapy have improved the precision and safety. As Dr. Anderson Bauer, […]
The fight against cancer is more and more promising every day with new technologies and advancements to treat the disease. While overall cancer survival rates are on the rise, liver cancer is now the fastest-growing cause of cancer deaths. What’s causing the rise in cases, and what treatment options are available for liver cancer patients? […]
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Our registered dietitian, Megan Sewards RD shares thoughts on her new favorite super food. I recently started hearing about Maqui Berries…dark purple in color with a great tart taste! Maqui berries contain the highest antioxidant value of any known superfruit… up to four to 30 times higher than the average acai berry! They are also rich in […]
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No one wants to hear the words pre-cancer, but if you do, there’s no need to panic. As the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America explain, it doesn’t mean you will get cancer. Unchecked pre-cancer may mean a patient’s condition could become cancerous, but it’s not an absolute. Read more about what pre-cancer means […]
breast cancer, cancer, cancer patient, cancer research, cancer support, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of americaMindful self-care for men goes beyond merely adding it to your schedule or to-do list – it includes recognizing perceptions about self-care and masculinity then challenging an antiquated point-of-view conditioning. By Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD, weSPARK’s Men’s Support Group Facilitator: “Our men’s group really emphasizes how we as men can change old conditioning which is […]
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In the past, cancer treatment meant destroying the cancer, but also potentially negatively affecting other parts of the patient’s health. Thankfully, with advances in modern medicine, treating cancer today means far less aggressive options for some cancers. Options now include precision-focused treatments, like targeted therapies or immunotherapy drugs. “We are learning that we can be […]
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Making the best choices for our health can be hard. We sometimes make lifestyle choices that may put us at a higher risk for some cancers, such as smoking or a poor diet. Safeguarding our health includes monitoring our bodies for possible symptoms of illness. There are 10 important cancer signs that are often overlooked. […]
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