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September brings attention to Gynecologic Cancers specifically five main types of cancers of women’s reproductive organs: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancer. According to…
September raises awareness of prostate cancer which is the second most common diagnosed cancer after skin cancer, in people with a prostate. The prostate is…
Blog article written by : Breanna Mitchell, M.S. is a genetic counselor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She also is available to consult with patients at any location through…
A cancer diagnosis can bring about many questions, but it is important to know patient navigators at Mayo Clinic are active members of your healthcare…
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week is led by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and supported by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Head…
World Cancer Day (WCD) is recognized every February 4th. This year’s campaign is Close the Care Gap, which is meant to understand and recognize the inequities in…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic staff Gina Lange, R.N. Care ▪ giv ▪ er noun 1. One who gives the tremendous gift of love and…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic staff, Madelynn Strong, Registered Dietitian This Sunday, January 16th begins the observation of Healthy Weight Week. Maintaining a healthy body…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic Florida oncology social workers Autumn Jones, Michelle Walsh and Abbie Demirbulakli For people diagnosed with cancer, an oncology social worker…
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis when skin cancers are excluded. The rate of colon cancer in people age 55 and older…
If you are looking for a healthy breakfast, an "on the go" way to bring a snack or a meal along to appointments, or a…
Article contributed by guest author, Barb Schroeder, Creative Renewal presenter. Dr. Robert Emmons, psychology professor at UC Davis, is considered a scientific expert on gratitude,…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic staff, Jackie See, Registered Dietician. After a diagnosis of cancer, many people wonder what they can do to prevent recurrence…
Article contributed by Adam Shultz, MS, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Cardiac Rehabilitation and Cardio-Oncology Exercise Program Mayo Clinic, Department of Cardiology Common Threads Cancer and…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic Wellness Assessment Specialist, Sara Mansfield Staying active is important for those living with and beyond cancer. However, getting the…
There are many tools for good health. Some are well-documented and include physical activity, sleep, connection to others and healthy nutrition. We also often receive…
Have you ever thought about what makes a difference for you when learning something new? Think back to when you first learned you had cancer.…
Article contributed by Mayo Clinic Patient Navigators Angela Young and Jeri Lensing The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center has Patient Navigators on staff to assist cancer…
Article contributed by Mayo Staff Brianne Hamann, M.H.A., R.N., CCRN Many patients are offered participation in a clinical trial as an option for treatment either…
Article contributed by Mayo Staff Kendra Mele, R.N. Sleep dysfunction is a common complaint of those diagnosed with cancer. There are many aspects that contribute…
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