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New Treatments in Breast Cancer May Lead to Less Toxicity, Improved Response Rates

October 4th 2021, 7:00pm

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Drugs like PARP inhibitors, immunotherapy and antibody-drug conjugates are making a great impact on the treatment of patients with several subtypes of breast cancer.

Misconceptions About Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer Mutations ‘Rampant’ Among Minority Populations

October 4th 2021, 3:00pm

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One of the more prevalent misconceptions about inherited cancer mutations is that genetic testing is only for White people, according to a genetic counselor.

Cancer Survivorship Is Not ‘One Size Fits All’

October 4th 2021, 1:00pm

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Whether it be physical, psychosocial or financial, the lasting effects of cancer and its treatment can be overwhelming. One expert explains how a personalized survivorship care plan can tackle it altogether.

Eat Your Veggies: Diet Plays a Role in Cancer Occurrence and Outcomes

October 1st 2021, 9:00pm

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Lifestyle factors like diet and exercise can play a major role in cancer outcomes. In this article, a clinical dietitian offers advice on healthy eating before and after a cancer diagnosis.

The 'Promise' of Precision Medicine: Making Incurable Cancers Into Chronic Diseases

October 1st 2021, 7:00pm

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One oncologist highlighted the knowledge base of the immunotherapy and targeted therapy and how they interact with cancer cells.

Integrative Medicine: Do Herbs, Diet and Other Approaches Affect Cancer Outcomes?

September 30th 2021, 9:00pm

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A successful cancer treatment process includes more than just surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments: it involves keeping up your wellness from both a physical and mental standpoint, an expert says.

A Guide to Cancer Clinical Trial Participation: It’s Not a Last-Ditch Option

September 30th 2021, 7:00pm

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Clinical trials are key in driving treatment advancements for patients with cancer – especially those with genetic mutations – and should not be looked at as a last resort.

Here Are Some Legal Rights That Protect The Genetic Information of People at Risk For Hereditary Cancers

September 30th 2021, 1:00pm

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There are certain laws that may protect the medical information of people with genetic predispositions to cancer from their employers and possible health insurers.

What Patients With Ovarian Cancer Should Know About Maintenance Therapy

September 29th 2021, 9:00pm

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Maintenance therapy is meant to prevent relapse after a patient with ovarian cancer received their main treatment. Here’s an overview of what patients should know.

Discussing Hereditary Cancer Risk With Children

October 22nd 2018, 10:55pm

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Although there is never the perfect time to have a risk-related discussion with a child, one clinical psychologist explains ways in which parents can approach the difficult topic.