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What is an Elective Procedure?

 As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the nation, hospitals in some regions are at or near capacity. Health care workers are stressed, and supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE)—masks, gowns and shields—are in short supply in some areas.  To help relieve the pressure and free up resources, public health agencies, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]

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cancer, cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, COVID-19

Is Robotic Surgery a Good Treatment Option for You?

Robotic surgery may offer some patients a less invasive option for traditional surgery, but it’s not for everyone. While the benefits are plentiful, there are things to consider for each individual. Learn more about what doctors and patients need to think about before choosing robotic surgery as a treatment option. About Cancer Treatment Centers of […]

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cancer, cancer treatment, surgery

Wondering Whether Your Chemo Comes in a Pill During Covid-19?

Being extra careful when traveling to and from appointments is nothing new for cancer patients. But for those on chemotherapy who are concerned about leaving the house for treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be another option. Learn about the pros and cons of taking oral chemotherapy while staying safe from the experts at […]

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cancer, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, chemo, chemotherapy

Podcast: What Cancer Patients Need to Know About COVID-19

The 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 […]

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cancer, cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, cover-19, tips

How to Make Sense of Imaging Tests

What’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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cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america

Why is participation in clinical trials so low?

Clinical trials are critical to the advancements we’ve seen in the treatment of cancer thus far, yet more needs to be done. Despite their importance, fewer than five percent of cancer patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Learn about the common reasons patients may not participate in clinical trials and why some trials may not […]

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cancer research, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, clinical trial

Does Pre-cancer Mean I’m Going to Get Cancer?

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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breast cancer, cancer, cancer patient, cancer research, cancer support, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america

Far Less Aggressive Approaches are Gaining Ground for Some Cancers

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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cancer, cancer patient, cancer research, cancer support, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america

Building Muscle Matters

“The goal is to alter the prognosis. Additional studies are needed to determine if increasing muscle mass in patients could improve outcomes,” according to Cynthia Lynch, MD – Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Center and Medical Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phoenix. Oncologists stress the importance of a healthy diet and exercise for […]

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cancer, cancer support, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, exercise

Tumor Growth: Sometimes it’s a Good Thing

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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cancer, cancer patient, cancer treatment, cancer treatment centers of america, immunotherapy
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