The ever-changing nature of information surrounding COVID-19 can make it hard to pin down the facts and make safe choices for ourselves and our families. And that’s even more true if you or a loved one has cancer and are at higher risk for developing potent...
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Lauren A. Zimmaro, PhD Postdoctoral Associate Dr. Jennifer Reese’s lab Fox Chase Cancer Center [email protected] Biography “Stress is a part of life.” It seems that many of us are taught this message from a young age, but few of us have ...
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You might not hear about liver cancer on the news, but according to the American Cancer Society, the disease is now the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the United States.While it’s important to be aware of other cancers that occur more frequently, ...
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It’s commonly thought that cancer patients are at a higher risk for infection than others because of their disease or the treatments they are receiving. However, while it is advised that cancer patients protect themselves against infections like everyone...
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Any cancer diagnosis can be scary. But melanoma—a particularly serious kind of skin cancer—can be especially frightening. Most people who have melanoma are diagnosed by their dermatologist. But once the biopsy results come back, next steps can be intimid...
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Clinical trials are crucial for the advancement of medical treatments for many diseases, including cancer. Many cancer treatments used today are the result of clinical trials, and those currently taking place may help us develop better ways to treat cancer ...
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