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Low-dose CT screening is the only screening method recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force for lung cancer, yet only 3.9% of eligible people are actually screened. Read More ›
A knitting and crochet circle at the Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte, NC, provides a creative and therapeutic outlet for patients, caregivers, and staff. Read More ›
Dr. Stevens, of the Norton Cancer Institute in Louisville, KY, provides an in-depth overview of what to expect with a Follicular Lymphoma diagnosis. Read More ›
Rebecca Fillers was only 24 when she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer. Now she struggles to find a place for herself as an adult with an uncertain future. Read More ›
August is Summer Sun Safety Month! Did you know that about 80% of UV rays pass through clouds? Dive into our fact-filled slideshow to help you stay safe while having fun in the sun. Read More ›
Take a cruise through this Sarcoma slideshow to learn about this uncommon but underdiagnosed type of malignancy. Read More ›
Welcome to the first Special Edition of CONQUER: the patient voice, which focuses on immunotherapies in cancer. With the recent explosion of new immunotherapies being approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with cancer, and their promise for improvements in survival and reduced adverse events, every patient with cancer should become familiar with these new therapies and the hope they bring to patients, survivors, and their family members. Read More ›
Welcome to the June 2017 issue of CONQUER: the patient voice. Your oncology navigator has provided you a copy of this patient journal so that you become empowered with even more information. Let me give you a quick overview of what this issue contains. It certainly provides some information for everyone! Read More ›
A cancer diagnosis affects families, friends, and sometimes whole communities. One way for a person to support their loved ones is to take stress out of their life by cooking meals for them. Cancer treatments can affect the way that people perceive food, so here is a guide to help you create tasty meals for people dealing with cancer. Read More ›
Dr. Bruce Gershenhorn examines the hope that immunotherapy brings to patients, explaining the current medications available, side effects, and future of this promising therapeutic option. Read More ›