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Colon cancer drinks

When you’re dealing with colon cancer, what you eat and drink can affect how you feel day to day—especially during treatment. There isn’t one “perfect” menu for everyone, but there are...

When you’re dealing with colon cancer, what you eat and drink can affect how you feel day to day—especially during treatment. There isn’t one “perfect” menu for everyone, but there are common items that can worsen symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, nausea,...

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Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious cancers affecting women, largely because it is often diagnosed at a later stage. It is less common than breast cancer, but it causes more deaths because...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious cancers affecting women, largely because it is often diagnosed at a later stage. It is less common than breast cancer, but it causes more deaths because early symptoms are easy to miss. Understanding what every woman...

A male cancer patient

Penile cancer is rare, but it’s a serious health condition that every man should be aware of. In the United States, penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of cancers in men, yet delayed...

Penile cancer is rare, but it’s a serious health condition that every man should be aware of. In the United States, penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of cancers in men, yet delayed diagnosis is common, often because symptoms are ignored or misunderstood....

foods to boost immune system during chemo

The Best Foods for Your Immune System During Chemotherapy

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While necessary, chemotherapy is one of the toughest medical treatments to undergo. Many cancer patients experience various side effects, such as hair loss, digestive distress, lower blood cell count and more. Yet, time and time again, chemotherapy proves to...

While necessary, chemotherapy is one of the toughest medical treatments to undergo. Many cancer patients experience various side effects, such as hair loss, digestive distress, lower blood cell count and more. Yet, time and time again, chemotherapy proves to be one of the most successful cancer treatment protocols. Unfortunately, chemotherapy can damage the immune system, even decreasing the number of white blood cells in...