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During cancer treatment, some patients experience skin changes that vary — from mild skin pigmentation, rashes, dry skin and itchiness, to painful, potentially serious lesions. Commonly called “chemo…

Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatment. For some, fatigue is caused by a specific medication. For others, it may be due to anemia, lack of sleep, poor nutrition or…

While we are often caught up in societal pressures that don’t necessarily promote healthy lifestyles, there are concrete things everyone can do today to lower their risk of developing a health issue…

Cancer and heart disease have many of the same underlying risk factors, including smoking and metabolic disease like diabetes, and some cancer therapies further elevate the risks of cardiac problems…

A self-proclaimed outlier in the world of metastatic ovarian cancer, Janice Aull had five “delightful, healthy and productive” years after her initial rounds of treatment before a recurrence sent her…

Dietitians always encourage people to eat more greens, and what better time to celebrate healthy green eating than summertime! “This is such a wonderful time of year,” said Syeda Farid, MS, RD, LDN…

Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers, and according to the American Cancer Society the lifetime risk of developing it is about 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. However, a screening…

The overall incidence of colorectal cancer has been decreasing since the mid-1980s, but in the last decade there has been a concerning rise in early onset colon and rectal cancer, with more people…

Genetic evaluations to uncover increased risk for certain cancers have become standard practice for those with a strong personal or family history of cancer, and have led to advances in early…

Cervical cancer, while vastly preventable, is still a disease that impacts far too many women in the United States and across the globe. Cervical cancer originates in the cells of the cervix, which is…

Spending quality time with loved ones often centers around food and special meals, and Valentine’s Day is a time for treating those closest to us and celebrating love. So how do you create special…

As the range of therapeutic options for cancer patients has exploded in recent years, it is challenging for general oncologists to keep up with all the advances, making second opinions a valuable…