Mind/Body Workout Fights Chemo Fatigue

Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy feel less exhausted if they enroll in an intense program that exercises the mind as well as the body, a Danish study finds. Fatigue is one of the most troubling side effects of cancer chemotherapy. Patients don’t feel like doing anything, either physically or mentally. And the less they do, the […]

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Cancer Patients want Honesty from Doctors

If you had cancer, would you want to be told your odds of dying? Absolutely, suggests a survey of more than 500 people with breast, lung, or prostate cancer. Ninety-five percent said they wanted their doctor to be honest about their chances of a cure and how long they can expect to live, says Ajay […]

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Breast Cancer Stages

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will undergo a process known as staging to help determine how much the cancer has spread in your body. Breast cancer staging helps your doctor determine the best treatment options for you. By categorizing breast cancer, both doctor and patient are better able to predict the most likely […]

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Being Single with Cancer

Key Points: •As a single person, it’s normal to have fears and concerns about dating, new relationships, and sexual intimacy; however, these concerns should not keep you from dating if you choose to do so. •Although it can feel awkward and difficult at times, talking with a dating partner about your concerns can help relieve […]

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Tips To Meeting With Your Cancer Doctor or Nurse

Questions You Should Ask. Make a list of your questions before each appointment. Some people keep a “running list” and write down new questions as they think of them. Make sure to have space on this list to write down the answers from your doctor or nurse. Bring a family member or trusted friend to […]

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Questions and Answers about Chemotherapy

This article may answer some of the questions you may have about Chemotherapy.  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. How does chemotherapy work? Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. But it […]

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