#FighterFriday: An Unexpected Wake-Up Call
One woman’s decision to freeze her eggs ended up not only saving her life but changing the entire course of it.
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Layer by Layer
To give a more personal touch to cancer care, the medical industry is harnessing the power of 3D printing.
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Making It Personal
While an incredible advancement, immunotherapy doesn’t work for every warrior—especially young women. By aiming to tailor treatment and customize care, precision medicine is ushering in a new era of improving immuno-oncology.
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Ask the Doctor: Dr. Alexea Gaffney
New York-based infectious disease doctor and breast cancer thriver Dr. Alexea Gaffney answers your questions about staying healthy during the cough, cold and flu season.
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#FighterFriday: Unlocking Survival
Frank McKenna’s stage IV lung cancer diagnosis came as a huge surprise, but he never realized the tools he needed for survival were always within reach.
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Well and Not So Good
While vitamin and supplement use has become trendier than ever, research shows nutrients in capsule or powdered form are still no match for a healthy diet—and may even cause more harm than good for people with cancer.
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Ask the Doctor
Dr. Daniel Mulrooney of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee answers your questions about childhood cancer and survivorship.
Q: My child is a recent childhood cancer survivor. And while I am relieved he is in recovery, I don’t u...
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Oncologists around the country are cancelling cancer surgeries—Here’s why.
We spoke with Dr. Jonathan Bank, a reconstructive plastic surgeon, about why medical facilities are cancelling cancer surgeries to protect patients.
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The Lonely Hearts Club
You probably won’t die from a broken heart, but a new study finds it could contribute to a future cancer diagnosis.
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The Cancer Wellness 2020 Guide to Marijuana in Illinois
Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois in 2020. We've gathered answers for your lingering questions and show you how to get product for yourself.
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