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The approach to health, wellness and medical needs shifts during each stage of life. A diagnosis of breast cancer for 100-year-old Layne Horwich was met with her wise perspective, guided by a team of…

Metastatic cancer was once a death sentence, but thanks to tremendous advances in immunotherapy and ongoing research in the field of oncology, people with advanced cancer are living many years with…

Spring is a great time to take a close look at your skin. If you notice a suspicious bump, blemish, dark unsightly mole or one of the signs below, contact your doctor about your concerns. Watch for…

A cancer diagnosis can mean a host of physical challenges and often grueling treatment. Increasingly, clinicians are recognizing the importance of patients’ mental health as they undergo care to…

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…