Eating a handful of nuts or seeds most days is recommended as part of an overall plant-focused diet that may reduce your risk of developing many chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
Since 2006, therapy dogs have been an important part of patient care, providing gentle support and a reason to smile, a break from a stressful time for patients, caregivers and hospital employees alike.
Cancer patients whose treatment involves IV infusions of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) may soon be able to receive the drug via a simple injection given in their physician’s clinic.
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, one of your first consultations will likely be with a thoracic surgeon to determine whether your cancer can be treated with surgery, and which treatment approaches would be best for you.
If your doctor has recommended radiation for cancer of the head, neck or brain, you will likely need a custom-made radiation mask to wear during your treatments.
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.