Articles for Tag: "oncology"

Early detection saves mother of triplets  Featured
Early detection saves mother of triplets
Amy Suyko’s family history pushed her to make the tough decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
Rare condition has one little girl seeking help 
Rare condition has one little girl seeking help
Sophia Trujillo has aplastic anemia and is in need of a bone marrow transplant.
Fertility preservation options key for young cancer patients 
Fertility preservation options key for young cancer patients
About 33 percent of males reported making these arrangements, a rate almost five times higher than females.
Cancer survivors less likely to quit smoking 
Cancer survivors less likely to quit smoking
Even after overcoming the disease, some are not willing to give up their cigarettes.
Caregivers need more support 
Caregivers need more support
80 percent of those caring for someone with cancer have their own unmet needs.
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer 
Increased risk of measles for kids with cancer
With weakened immune systems, these children are at an increased risk for this serious illness.
Cutting carbs may help fight colon cancer  Featured
Cutting carbs may help fight colon cancer
A study found that eating fewer carbs may increase your chance of beating colon cancer.