March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we need to be talking about this condition. It's the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.
Your high standards could be harming your health. The spring 2018 issue of Vim & Vigor, our family health magazine, takes a closer look at this problem.
Robotic surgery makes much smaller incisions, so patients recover faster. Watch gynecologic oncologist Linda Duska, MD, to learn more about this minimally invasive procedure.
If you’re caring for someone with cancer, keeping yourself healthy is crucial in order to avoid complications for your loved one going through chemo treatments or radiation. These tips can reduce your chances of getting sick this winter.
Your chemo treatment is finally complete. You’ve made it through a really rigorous course of treatment, and now you’re starting to feel more like yourself again. That means your hair will start to come back, but hair regrowth after chemo can sometimes feel awkward even if you’re excited for it.…
This list of books for cancer caregivers includes perspectives from caregivers and cancer patients alike.
Recognizing and managing your anxiety can help prevent panic attacks. When you have the tools for dealing with panic attacks, you'll feel better equipped to handle cancer treatment in general.
If you're ready to stamp out your smoking habit, learn about the best ways to quit smoking.
While pediatric oncologist Daniel “Trey” Lee was working at the NIH, he tested a form of gene therapy as a possible way to save children with leukemia. Now at UVA, Lee just gave the first dose of an experimental immunotherapy to a 14-year-old with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it's a good time to keep up with your screening techniques. Learn why a breast self-exam is still important and how to do one.
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