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David Carr’s death and the stigma of lung cancer
Judgement was swift when an autopsy revealed that the New York Times writer died from lung cancer complications.
How is Immunotherapy Used to Fight Cancer?
How does immunotherapy fight cancer? If you take the brakes off the immune system, you can unleash an attack on cancer cells. That's the theory behind PD-1/P...
Magic mushrooms may improve depression among cancer patients, NYU study finds
Cancer patients that were given psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms reported feeling less anxious and depressed immediately following the therapy. And they sustained those improvements years afterward, according to a study by New York University.
Winter Is Coming: How People with Cancer Can Prevent Slips and Falls
Learn why people with cancer are prone to falls and how to stay safe this winter.
How to interact with a patient
An Explanation of things that you should do, and avoid doing, when interacting with a friend or loved one after being diagnosed with cancer.
How Close Are We to a World Without Cancer?
Dr. Margaret Cuomo, host of the new PBS documentary "A World Without Cancer," discusses foods consumers should seek out and which activities people can do in order to avoid being struck by cancer. Photo: iStock
Does End-Stage Chemotherapy Improve Quality of Life?
The question of when to stop treatment for people with metastatic disease that continues to grow despite all efforts is a gut-wrenching choice. It’s very hard to make the transition from fighting the disease to beginning to think about how to prepare for the end of life. The challenge is extremely painful for both the person diagnosed with cancer and her/his loved ones<br>In many cases, people with end-stage metastatic cancer are offered chemotherapy to ease pain and improve their quality of life.…
How the Center for Lung Health helps patients
Our Center for Lung Health offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating cancers of the lung, chest and esophagus. Located in the Robert and...
What Cancer Cannot Do Poem
A video of Cancer Care Services Clients, staff, volunteers and supporters pass along the message of what cancer cannot do.
Why Support Breast Cancer Research?
Breast Cancer Campaign's mission is to beat breast cancer, the UK's most common cancer. Watch this video to find out why this cause is so important. Visit ww...
What does "Probably Cause Cancer" actually mean?
Grist asked: "Hey Risk Bites guy, the WHO just said that the herbicide in Roundup probably causes cancer -- what's the deal with that? It seems like every mo...
6 Tips for Avoiding Infections This Winter
Infections are one of the most common—and potentially dangerous—complications of cancer. That’s because the disease, and some of the same treatments that help destroy cancer cells, can weaken the immune system, making you more vulnerable to serious infections.
What's in a Number? Detecting a Hidden Risk for Breast Cancer
Dense breast tissue can sometimes make very small cancers harder to detect. But Reading Hospital has a new tool to help. Dr. Margaret Bazarnic explains Volpara.
