I truly believe in the power of young people. I believe in the profound connections that adolescents and young adults can make and how they can help heal and grow. As a volunteer intern for WeSPARK Cancer Support Center, I’ve been incredibly passionate about creating a Teen Support Group that meets once a week via […]
cancer patient, los angeles, teen cancerHand sanitizers have been among the items hard to find in stores with concerns over the coronavirus, reaching a fever pitch across the country. While you may be tempted to make one of the many DIY hand sanitizers you’ve seen online, it may not be the solution for cancer patients. Learn more about what you […]
cancer, cancer patient, cancer treatment centers of america, COVID-19, wellnessNo matter where you live, you have been impacted by COVD-19. You may be practicing social distancing, self-isolation, or quarantine. For cancer patients whose immune systems may be compromised, living in isolation may be a critical step to prevent exposure to those infected. But with medications to stockpile, treatments to schedule, and other special needs, cancer […]
cancer patient, cancer support, cancer treatment centers of america, cover-19The constant flow of news about COVID-19 has helped Americans take steps to prevent the spread of the disease, but it’s also created more questions and some confusion. Listen here to Dr. Jeffrey Metts, Chief of Medicine for Cancer Treatment Centers of America Atlanta, and Dr. Alan Yahanda, CTCA Chief of Surgery, discuss what cancer patients and […]
cancer, cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, cover-19, tipsWhile holiday foods can provide people with cancer comfort, planning, and preparing holiday meals may be a challenge for some cancer patients. It does not have to be stressful. As the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America explain, it may be easier than you think. Some of the traditional holiday staples are high in […]
cancer, cancer patient, cancer support, cancer treatment centers of america, recipes, tipsWhat’s the difference? Deciphering the alphabet soup of imaging tests Imaging tests are critical in a patient’s cancer journey, from the initial diagnosis down to the progress of treatment, patients may go through a variety of tests, but what do they all mean? Just as each patient’s cancer is unique, not all imaging tests are […]
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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 […]
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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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In the past, tumor growth for patients on immunotherapy meant treatment should be stopped. But research now shows it may not mean a patient’s cancer has worsened. As Ashish Sangal, MD, Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Center and Medical Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix explains, “Immunotherapy drugs cause the tumor to […]
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