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What to know about getting a second opinion for cancer

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Jan 30, 2023

When you’re diagnosed with cancer, you want to feel comfortable and in control of your care. In some cases, a second opinion can provide that extra level of confidence that you’ve considered all your options and you’re choosing the right...

Hope Lodge: A home away from home for cancer patients

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Oct 13, 2022

When Elizabeth went for her annual mammogram in January 2022, she expected the same “no suspicious results” she’d always received. After all, she was an active, healthy retiree who didn’t have any family history of breast cancer.Elizabeth and her partner,...

After mom’s breast cancer diagnosis, daughter takes matters into her own hands

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Oct 7, 2022

Kathleen McAdams was by her mom Ruth’s side as she waged her battle with breast cancer, first with surgical removal of the cancer and then chemotherapy and radiation. The treatment, though successful, was difficult.“It was hard for me to watch...

So you have pancreatic cancer. Now what?

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Oct 3, 2022

Like any cancer, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer comes with a lot of questions. Because this type of cancer is relatively rare, you might not be as familiar with it as other types of cancer like breast or colorectal.Symptoms of...

Oral cancer: Are you at risk for this growing cancer?

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Sep 28, 2022

If someone asked you about the most common types of cancer, oral cancer probably wouldn’t be at the top of your list. While this type of cancer isn’t as common as breast, lung or prostate cancers, it isn’t rare either....

James’ story: A father’s mission to beat oral cancer

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Sep 22, 2022

After losing his wife, Donna, to triple-negative breast cancer in 2019, James Lyles was all too familiar with what it means to have cancer. What he didn’t expect was to find himself fighting his own cancer battle just a few...

Life after cancer: 8 tips to help you navigate the ups and downs

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Sep 19, 2022

In many ways, life after cancer is something to celebrate. You just fought one of life’s hardest battles—and won. But at the same time, the transition isn’t always a celebration. Many people no longer feel like themselves or don’t know...

Could this new test change how we treat colorectal cancer?

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Aug 26, 2022

Researchers at Baylor Scott & White are helping crack the code to detect colon cancer earlier.Detection, however, isn’t the only variable to consider where colon cancer is concerned. Once diagnosed with the disease, attention turns to treatment options.For T1 colorectal...

Colon cancer research gets help from an unlikely source: Grape seeds

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Aug 4, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, cancer research involves a lot more than studying drugs for chemotherapy. To have the greatest impact in cancer care, the disease must be targeted from all angles. Exploring those alternative angles is precisely what many of...

I just had my first colonoscopy. Here’s what it’s really like

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Jul 28, 2022

There were many excuses to put off my colonoscopy. I didn’t have symptoms. I’m only 53. I’m too busy. I wrote in my daily calendar probably 30 different times, “Call to make colonoscopy appointment.”But I didn’t call.What about the prep?...

Navigating chemotherapy: How to prepare and what to expect during chemo

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Jun 14, 2022

When you need chemotherapy as a part of your cancer treatment, it’s normal to have many questions and fears. What will my treatment entail? Will I lose my hair? How will it make me feel?You may have heard about someone...

Family history of breast cancer? Here’s what that means for you

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Jun 9, 2022

It’s normal for women to worry about breast cancer, especially as you age and especially if you have a family history. Keep in mind, just because you have a family history of breast cancer, this does not mean you will...

How to help your family cope with the stress of a cancer diagnosis

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Jun 7, 2022

A cancer diagnosis can turn your family’s entire world upside down. With cancer often comes a boatload of stress—and not just for you. Family and friends often experience varying levels of distress, anxiety and depression.  They may also feel guilty...

What to expect when you become a cancer caregiver

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Jun 2, 2022

When your loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it changes your life too. According to the National Coalition for Cancer Survivors, caregivers are considered “survivors” along with their loved ones. That’s because they also experience life-changing effects and challenges due...

Living life to the fullest in the face of breast cancer

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May 16, 2022

After decades in education as a teacher, principal and administrator, Pam Neves was enjoying her retirement. She was relishing time with family, traveling, fun with friends and the occasional pickle ball game. There was one aspect of life after retirement...

High risk breast screening program: Empowering women to take control of their cancer risks

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May 5, 2022

Chances are, you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Maybe it even runs in your family and you’re worried about your own risk. Or maybe you’re simply starting to get older and you want to know how...

How do I tell my children I have cancer?

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May 2, 2022

Even for adults, cancer is a big diagnosis to process. And if you have children, you may be unsure how to help them understand your diagnosis too. From toddlers to teens, telling kids about cancer is one of the conversations...

Navy veteran overcomes leukemia with help of his birth mother

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Apr 28, 2022

Retired US Navy Lt. Cmdr. Bren Doreck has fought his fair share of battles. But there’s one battle he never saw coming—cancer. At only 39 years old, he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) while fighting for his country overseas.Suddenly, Bren...

5 cancer symptoms women shouldn’t ignore

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Apr 21, 2022

Sometimes, as women, we have a hard time prioritizing ourselves. We take care of our other priorities, such as family and work, before we take care of our own needs. In doing this, it’s all too easy to ignore common...

What to know about chemo brain and helpful coping strategies

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Mar 30, 2022

Chemo brain is a common term cancer survivors use to describe thinking and memory problems that can happen during and after cancer treatment. You may also hear chemo brain referred to as:Chemo fogCancer-related cognitive impairmentCognitive dysfunctionMost define chemo brain as...