Living with Cancer

'Chemo-Brain' Preventable


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Cancer Death Rates Drop. But Why?


Improvements in behavior and screening have contributed to the decline in cancer mortality.

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One Woman's Story of Survival


This rare cancer was expected to kill her. But Kathleen is making the job as difficult as possible.

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I am a cancer survivor. But each time I return to the doctor for a check-up, I am filled with dread that my cancer will have returned. How can I get past this anxiety?

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I, too, have experienced the fear that cancer can create. Fear is a mighty force that can destroy the very foundation of your soul. When anxiety ... Read More...

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Heat Treatment for Breast Cancer

Posted July 13, 2008 10:48 PM

Hyperthermia -- the application of heat to breast cancer tumors -- is allowing some women to avoid high-dose radiation and chemotherapy.

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Eating Well While Receiving Chemotherapy

Posted June 22, 2008 5:37 PM
A diagnosis of cancer is one of the worst things that can happen in your life. But chemotherapy, the very thing that is used to treat cancer, can be frightening too. Chemotherapy brings with it several side effects, one of the most common of which is difficulty eating. The following are some strategies to help you eat healthfully while receiving chemotherapy. Read more...
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Coping With Hair Loss From Chemotherapy

Posted July 1, 2008 11:26 PM
We all know that hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Here's what to expect and how to care for your hair and scalp during chemo. Read more...
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Living With Cancer

Posted June 28, 2008 7:37 PM

A cancer diagnosis reshapes a family's world. If you're fighting cancer, you're experiencing a range of emotions from sorrow to hope. You have a number of questions about whether you're undergoing the right course of treatment, wondering if it will help make you better. Plus, you could be struggling to feel good in spite of the side effects that come with receiving chemotherapy.

Likewise, if your loved one was diagnosed with cancer, you're looking for advice on how to best support and comfort him or her. This group provides a place for all those who have been affected by cancer to share their thoughts and advice to help others who are coping with similar experiences.

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My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer

Started by MikeSmith on June 28, 2008 9:24 PM

My wife was just diagnosed with breast cancer. I told here that I love her and said that she would get through this. I'm really worried, though. Should I share my worry with her, or should I stay strong and keep my worries to myself?

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