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Of the cancers that effect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Yet, did…
February was Heart Health Month. Earlier this month there were some news stories related to cancer and how that effects your heart. Most of the…
You've probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. In many…
ORLANDO, Fla. ― Individuals interested in learning more about the latest in cancer research, treatment and care will want to attend a free public cancer…
Many times when people hear the word cancer it is often associated with thoughts of chemotherapy or “chemo.” Not long after, many of us begin…
Article contributed by Lonnie Fynskov, Patient Educator Stephen and Barbare Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center, Rochester, MN I wonder how much I would spend on…
I remember the moment clearly, as I am sure many of you who have stood on the edge of a life-changing experience do. The day…
As we turn the calendar not only to a new month, but to a new year, many of us use the new year as a…
Inside the Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer Education Center in Rochester, MN we have had a "Garland of Gratitude" for the month of December. …
The December 2017 Forefront e-Edition is hot off the press! Below are the articles you will find in this e-Edition. To read the entire edition,…
Bloating, fatigue, abdominal pain, unexplained weight gain or loss, bowel/bladder changes, feeling full after only a few bites. Sound familiar? In full disclosure, I…
Are you struggling with negative thoughts? This time of the year can be difficult for many people. The weather is changing. We have less daylight. …
Learning you or a loved one has cancer can be an overwhelming experience. Medical terms can seem like a foreign language and navigating the healthcare…
At the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, hundreds of researchers dedicate their professional lives to finding new ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer as well as…
As a cancer survivor, there are many opportunities to discuss your care with your providers and it is important your needs are being met. While…
Click here for video on How Plant Based Foods Fight Cancer Maintaining one's weight is important for everyone, not just cancer survivors. Excess weight not only…
Lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. Usually symptoms of lung cancer don't show up until the disease is advanced…
The season is changing and that can bring beautiful and not so beautiful changes! Cold and flu season is not so beautiful. These two illnesses…
Are you feeling tired and nothing seems to help or that you aren’t able to get anything accomplished? That is a defeating feeling! A common…
Whether you have been diagnosed with cancer and are seeking information, or if you are simply looking for resources to help someone you care about,…
