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Metastatic breast cancer survivor thriving on clinical trial
A clinical trial at Dana-Farber has kept Sharon DeCosta’s stage IV metastatic breast cancer stabilized for three years, allowing her a full life of traveling and doting on her three young grandchildren, with a fourth due in December. It may seem odd that DeCosta celebrates the anniversary of her diagnosis each year with a toast, until you...
Breast Cancer Survivor Health and Wellness Collaborative
Five-year survival in women undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer (ESBC) is greater than 90 percent. Upon completion of medical intervention, ESBC survivors frequently experience significant treatment effects, including weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, and physical limitations. For this Tier I project, we will engage: 1) women who have undergone treatment for ESBC, 2) experts from oncology and supportive therapies, and 3) the community. The engagement…
Symptoms of Colon Cancer: 6 Silent Signs
Rectal bleeding is the most obvious symptom of colon cancer, but it's important to be aware of these other colon cancer signs.
People Can Choose Their Colon Cancer Screening Method, Panel Days
U.S. adults should choose the type of colon cancer screening they feel most comfortable with, experts said.
When Death Approaches Again
Survivors of the Holocaust pose special challenges for caregivers at the end of life.
How older people can find clinical trials
What can you tell me about clinical trials and how to go about finding one?
Orlena's Story: Colonoscopty & Colon Cancer Prevention
A colonoscopy can save your life. Hear the story of a patient who might have faced a very different outcome had a large tumor not been detected through a col...
How Clinical Trials From Home Can Increase Access to Life-Changing Treatments
Historically, older adults have been largely absent from drug research
Colorectal Cancer: Are Genetic Tests Clinically Useful?
Improving the predictability of gene expression profiling assays.
How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
It Took Thyroid Cancer To Teach Me What Self-Care Really Means
How diet influences colon cancer
Study ties high-fat diet to changes in intestinal stem cells, may help explain increased cancer risk.
One Breast Cancer Advocate On Why She Hates Fundraising Walks
Karuna Jaggar, who runs a breast cancer organization, expresses her concerns about the impact of large-scale fundraising walks.
Yogurt To Prevent Colon Cancer?
Some evidence suggests that consuming yogurt regularly may help reduce development of polyps in the colon that can become cancerous.
When a Parent Has Cancer
When a parent becomes ill, your long-established roles may abruptly reverse. There are many things you can do to make the process easier for both your parent and yourself.
Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention
Home Colon Cleanse Remedies | Enema Products for Sale
Colon Cancer: Find It Early
How to Create a Cancer Caregiver Plan
Step by step details on how you can create a cancer caregiver plan for your family member suffering from mesothelioma. Plan includes your role as a caregiver, building a mesothelioma healthcare team, and steps for financial planning for treatment.
10 Tips for Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Following these 10 tips will keep your colon healthy and help prevent cancer.
How chronic intestinal inflammation can cause cancer
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract which flare up in phases and are accompanied by bloody bowel movements, diarrhea and severe impairment of the quality of life. IBD patients exhibit an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. This is facilitated by the fact that DNA in the intestinal mucosa cells (intestinal epithelium) is damaged by chronic inflammatory processes. Upon DNA damage…
7 Steps to Reduce Colorectal Cancer
Controlling lifestyle choices can be a major factor in limiting incidents of colorectal cancer.
