Above and beyond: Breast cancer treatment for the whole person
Stephanie D. Miller knew breast cancer ran in her family, and with her dense breast tissue, she was religious about getting her annual mammogram. She
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Explore reconstruction options after a breast cancer diagnosis
Women often weigh a variety of reconstructive options after a breast cancer diagnosis. With the number of available procedures expanding over recent years, it may
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New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can
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What’s the link between HPV and head and neck cancer?
As a molecular epidemiologist, I’ve been conducting research on human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers since my dissertation work in 2003. While working with the clinical faculty
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Be aware of colorectal cancer risk, no matter your age
If you are under 40, chances are you may not be thinking about colorectal cancer. However, a recent study by the American Cancer Society says
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Fighting back lymphoma resistance to treatment
T cell therapies have demonstrated encouraging results and benefits in patients with lymphoma resistant to chemotherapy, but, despite these advances, a large number of patients
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Searching for targets for ependymoma chemotherapy
From a clinical perspective, the treatment for ependymoma – the third most common childhood brain tumor – has changed little over the last 20 years.
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HER2-positive breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t stop patient from living full life
In 2014, Heather Lozada was living in Lubbock, Texas with her husband and two children, still nursing her youngest. “I noticed I was having trouble
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Immunotherapy treatment gives lung cancer patient second chance
A few years ago, Katherine Dill was leading a full life with her two children in Texas when she noticed something different about her face.
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Living with pancreatic cancer: Four years and counting with personalized care
“My friend told me my skin was looking a little orange,” said Catherine Jennings, describing the first sign that something wasn’t quite right with her
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