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10 Healthy Habits for a Longer Happier Life!

A life without laughter is no life at all. Laughing is more than just fun—it’s good for your health. In fact, clinical research has proven that it can reduce stress hormones and boost the immune system.9 Laughter triggers the release of endorphins (health … See more

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Start 2024 Right: Plan for Cancer Screening and Save Lives!

WebThe response to the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted individuals with cancer and those at risk and the impact of the pandemic response will have long lasting effects. 1-3 COVID-19 led to millions of missed screenings and tens of thousands of preventable deaths-have you caught up with your screening? The …

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Taking Care of You

WebThe National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance was established in 2001 to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective programs and policies for caregivers in every state in the country. Visit www.caregiver.org or call (800) 445-8106 for more information. Caregiving Caregivers. CancerConnect.

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Understanding and Monitoring Your Blood Counts

WebA test called the complete blood count (CBC) is used to determine whether your blood counts are low. The CBC measures the levels of the three basic blood cells: red, white, and platelets. In the United States, the CBC is …

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A Pivotal Moment: Blood Tests Emerge for Cancer Screening

WebResearch conducted by Epic Health Research Network revealed a drop between 86-94 percent in preventive cancer screenings for cervical, colon, and breast cancer performed nationwide compared with equivalent weeks from 2017 to 2019. 1 The decline in screening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic can be in part attributed to …

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Goal Setting for Long-term Wellness

WebCancerConnect. CancerConnect is the leading information and support network for cancer patients and their caregivers since 1997. CancerConnect supplies content and support to Dana Farber, Roswell Park, Ohio State, MSKCC and other leading cancer centers and advocacy organizations. Setting goals can help you achieve long …

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What Every Woman Should Know about Prostate Cancer

WebAn additional 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be iden­tified in 2016, and approximately 26,000 deaths will be associated with the disease. 1. The good news is that most forms of prostate cancer are relatively indolent, or slow growing. As a result, the five-year survival rate following a diagnosis of prostate cancer is 98.9 percent.

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For Women Only The benefits of Gender-Specific Healthcare

WebCancerConnect is the leading information and support network for cancer patients and their caregivers since 1997. CancerConnect supplies content and support to Dana Farber, Roswell Park, Ohio State, MSKCC and other leading cancer centers and advocacy organizations. For Women Only The benefits of Gender-Specific Healthcare.

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Understanding Your Insurance Plan: Usual, Customary and

WebMD Consult Actual Charges = $250.00UCR Allowable Charge = $200.0080/20 plan pays Insurance Paid = $160.00Your 20% Co-Insurance = $40.00Balance Bill Remainder of Actual = $50.00 Your Total Costs = $90.00. As this example illustrates, the amount of patient financial responsibility can be much greater than you originally expect.

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Understanding Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy

WebAndrogen deprivation therapy is commonly used to decrease the risk of prostate cancer progression and prolong survival in men with most stages of prostate cancer. 15-24 The benefit of ADT has been considered to outweigh its associated negative long-term effects on bone, sexual, and cardiovascular health. 25-27 According to the …

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Continuing Medical Education: Why It's More Important Now Than …

WebBy. CancerConnect. CancerConnect is the leading information and support network for cancer patients and their caregivers since 1997. CancerConnect supplies content and support to Dana Farber, Roswell Park, Ohio State, MSKCC and other leading cancer centers and advocacy organizations. Continued medical education is essential to …

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5 Ways to Support Your Mental Wellness During Radiation Therapy

WebCancer Research UK found out that meditation can: Control pain and fatigue. Improve sleep. Manage feelings of sickness. Lower blood pressure. Find the perfect spot and meditate for 20 to 30 minutes a day to ease your agitation and restlessness. Scroll to Continue. Meditation and Cancer Treatment. Sleep: Get Your Zs.

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High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Prostate Cancer

WebHigh-Intensity Focused Ultrasound or HIFU is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of prostate cancer that usually avoids permanent bladder control problems and erectile dysfunction - the two most common, life-altering side effects seen with surgery or radiation. HIFU is Efficient and Effective.

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White House Commission on Complementary & Alternative

WebThe White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (WHCCAMP) has submitted its final report, which contains administrative and legislative recommendations for maximizing the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to all Americans. The Commission was developed in March 2000 to …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lupron®

WebLHRH is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is involved in stimulating the production of female and male hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. Lupron inhibits the signaling of LHRH so that the production of estrogen or testosterone is reduced. Certain cancers, such as prostate cancer, are stimulated to grow from hormones.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enhertu® (fam

WebEnhertu is a HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC). ADCs are a type of targeted cancer medicine that deliver cytotoxic chemotherapy (“payload”) to cancer cells via a linker attached to a monoclonal antibody that binds to a specific target expressed on cancer cells. Enhertu is a smart chemotherapy comprised of a humanized HER2

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Paula Zahn – A Personal Passion

WebCancerConnect. Paula was 28 years old when, in the span of several months, she faced first her father’s diagnosis with advanced lymphoma, then her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis three weeks later. “It was devastating to get the news that both of them had cancer,” Paula says, and the entire family was reeling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Methotrexate (Rheumatrex®)

WebFlu or cold-like symptoms – fever, sore throat, cough, chills. Signs of infection – redness, swelling, pus, tenderness, painful or frequent urination. Persistent or severe fatigue. Unexplained or pronounced bleeding (nosebleeds, bruising, blood in the urine, black tarry stools, etc.)

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