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If you or a loved one is facing a cancer diagnosis, here's what you need to know about potential fertility implications. Read the full story…
After receiving CAR-T cell therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia through a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic, Jon Stahlecker is cancer free and feeling good. Read…
If you search for how to lower your chances of getting cancer you will find plenty of information or advice. Sometimes though, you might find…
Worry about the future. Being angry at your body. Feeling physically and mentally overwhelmed. Some of the most difficult parts of the cancer journey can…
What is Plant-Focused Eating? Plant-focused eating is one of the top nutrition and food trends for 2023 and this food trend is here to stay.…
Colorectal cancer occurrence and mortality rates have decreased among adults over the age of 50 since the early 1990’s. This is due to a combination…
Article written by Jenny Bradt, P.T., D.P.T., C.L.T.-LANA I am a physical therapist who has treated lymphedema for nearly three decades. Lymphedema refers to tissue…
This blog post was inspired by the discussion that member and volunteer mentor, Becky (@becsbuddy), started of the same name The Patient Portal—Help or Hindrance? It's…
Spirituality is a dynamic process that can help you discover meaning and purpose in your life. A cancer diagnosis may change your spirituality. You may…
Imagine a world without cancer. Although we see amazing advances in cancer care, the reality is many encounter barriers to cancer treatment due to income,…
Lung screening is recommended for people who are at risk for lung cancer. If you currently smoke, or smoked in the past, you are at…
If you have a new or ongoing neuroendocrine tumor (NET) diagnosis, then you’ve got questions. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are cancers that begin in specialized cells…
A cancer diagnosis for you or a loved one can be difficult any time of year, but the holiday season can intensify emotions bringing on…
Article written by Maddie Strong, MS, RDN, LD and Lisa Lammert, RDN, LD Nutrition is a critical part of your cancer treatment journey. Research shows…
Pancreatic cancer can be a frightening diagnosis because survival rates are much lower compared to other cancers. There are no specific signs for pancreatic cancer…
Article written by Terra Register, MSN Patient Educator at the Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Cancer Education Center As we approach the holiday season, it may…
The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, located in the upper right side of the abdomen behind the lower ribs. The…
You may have seen headlines: higher intake of cows’ milk is associated with increased risk of breast cancer. As a dietitian I am often asked…
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…
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