Cancer and cancer treatments can increase the chances of serious injury from even a minor fall. Why? Because you may be at higher risk for bleeding (including internal bleeding) and a weakened immune system (which means even a small cut can allow a serious infection to take hold). Here's how to safeguard against falling.
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White blood cells, also called leukocytes or WBCs, are the centerpiece of the immune system’s response that helps your body fight off infections, destroy abnormal cells and prevent illness. What does it mean when levels of some of these cells are high or low?
Hemoglobin? Hematocrit? MCV? Here’s how to decode the results of your blood tests.
Roswell Park has a medical marijuana policy that addresses the needs and concerns of patients, caregivers, and practitioners who are registered with the NYS Medical Cannabis Program.
From questions about what causes bladder cancer ("Why Is This Happening to Me?") to practical tips for recovering after surgery, a book created by Roswell Park experts covers all the bases for patients and their caregivers.
While oral chemotherapy can be just as effective as infusion chemotherapy, and likely more convenient, it can present challenges.
Preventing infection is a top priority if your immune system has been weakened by cancer or its treatment and Winter poses new challenges. Learn how to take steps to stay healthy this season.
While your stomach can handle these harsh substances, they cause irritation in your esophagus, and over time, they can damage it.
Whether you’re preparing to return to an existing job or to start a new one, you may find you have questions when you get back to work.
Your medical team will take steps to prevent pneumonia, but you’ll play an important role, too. Here's what you need to know.
Part of life is the unforeseen event. It’s why we take out insurance on our homes, cars, health and lives. We want to be covered in case of accidents or emergencies that we just don’t see coming.