Taking care of a loved one who is ill with a disease like cancer is a rewarding, but also challenging, job. Caregivers frequently have complex feelings about the situation. Being a caregiver doesn’t automatically make someone a saint. And caregivers can ...
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Q. What is Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy? A. CAR T-cell therapy is just one kind of immunotherapy. In CAR T-cell therapy, immune cells known as T cells are extracted from a patient’s blood. They are then genetically altered to recognize ...
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When it Comes to Breast Cancer Care, Accreditation Matters
With so many options of where to go for breast care, it can be difficult to decide which medical center is right for you. NAPBC accreditation is one factor patients can use to help inform their decision. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Cent...
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Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked
With fewer people smoking in the US, why are lung cancer rates among people who have never smoked on the rise? “While it is true that smoking tobacco is the top risk factor for lung cancer, a substantial number of people receive a diagnosis despite having n...
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Cancer Patients Benefit in Multiple Ways from Exercise
If you’re looking for a simple exercises that can be done anywhere to improve your quality of life before, during, and after cancer treatment, Jean Kozempel, DPT, has your answer. And it only takes about 20 minutes a day. “More and more research demonstr...
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Lung Cancer Screening: From Making an Appointment to Getting Results
Updated: March 10, 2021 This is the unfortunate truth about lung cancer: It usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it is already advanced and is difficult to treat. That’s a key reason why lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S....
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