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Normal IgG Levels by Age: Understanding Immunoglobulin

WebSusan Yox is a nurse and health educator who has worked as a writer, editor, and most recently, as Director of Editorial Content at Medscape, a website for …

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Compassionate Home Care for Cancer Patients Explained

WebAs mentioned, cancer patients may receive therapies like intravenous (IV) or injectable treatments, with home healthcare. These include targeted therapy, …

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Exercise & Breast Cancer: Impact, Benefits, and Prevention

WebExercise improves more than just your physical health. Exercise also positively affects mental health and quality of life for patients with breast cancer. “The …

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Cachexia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

WebFocusing on improving overall mental health. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Getting treatment for medical conditions promptly and …

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Mental Health with Multiple Myeloma: Five Tips

WebTip 3: Choose Healthier Habits, Whenever Possible. Having multiple myeloma might be out of your control, but making healthier lifestyle choices can give …

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Bone Health After Breast Cancer Treatment

WebAnd if you have cancer and you get treatment with chemotherapy and radiation, it can actually diminish the quality of the bone. And so bone health exercise …

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Sex, Side Effects and Breast Cancer

WebDr. Kelly Shanahan, a former gynecologist living with metastatic breast cancer, explains how treatments like aromatase inhibitors can impact sexual health, and …

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What Do High and Low Reticulocyte Counts Mean

WebWhat Do High Reticulocytes Mean? An elevated reticulocyte count usually means your bone marrow is producing more red blood cells in response to a drop in …

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Clinical Trials at Home Pave Way for Greater Patient Access

WebTelehealth is evolving and patients with cancer can access many types of medical care without leaving home, including participating in a clinical trial. Through …

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My White Blood Cells are Elevated: Should I Be Worried

WebSusan Yox is a nurse and health educator who has worked as a writer, editor, and most recently, as Director of Editorial Content at Medscape, a website for …

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I’m a Cancer Patient Eligible for Medicare. What Do I Do

WebMost people who worked at least 40 quarters in the U.S. don’t pay any premiums to participate in Part A, and the 2022 deductible is $1,556 per benefit period. …

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Stopping Cancer Treatment: Advice for Making a Difficult Decision

WebThe decision to stop cancer treatment is a difficult one. Your doctor will likely discuss the risks and side effects that you may experience, as well as other forms of …

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Cancer Patients: Which Medicare Plan is Best

WebAccording to MedicareSchool.com co-founder and chief educator Marvin Musick, the best Medicare option for people with cancer is original Medicare (Parts A and …

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Multiple Myeloma Patient Advocate Leaves Lasting Legacy

WebCheryl Boyce, who made a lasting contribution as founding executive director of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health (OCMH) and was a tireless advocate for …

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Caring for a Loved One with Cancer and Dementia

WebSuzanne Mooney, Health Writer: During her mom’s battle with breast cancer, Suzanne Mooney discovered it was possible to make a living by making the world a …

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The Effects of Radiation on Teeth

WebAside from the effects of radiation therapy on a patient’s teeth, it may also cause changes in the lining of the mouth and salivary glands. The mouth’s lining contains …

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Breast Cancer Treatment Costs: Options and Assistance

WebThe cost of treatment can vary so widely that some estimates say one patient could owe anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. According to data from the National …

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How Toxic Positivity Affects People With Cancer

WebLynda Wolters was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in August 2016. At the encouragement of her doctor in …

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