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Low Iodine Diet - Tips for Staying Motivated
Created:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Staying on a low iodine diet before a thyroid scan or radioactive iodine ablation is an important part of the diagnostic process. With these tips, learn how to stick to the diet and maintain the wi... -
What is Papillary Thyroid Cancer?
Created:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Updated:
Monday, May 21, 2012
Papillary thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland. It is the most common type of thyroid cancer, and in many cases, is curable. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment o... -
Types of Thyroid Cancer - Papillary, Follicular, Medullary, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Created:
Monday, April 30, 2012
Updated:
Monday, May 07, 2012
There are four main types of thyroid cancer: anaplastic, follicular, medullary, and papillary. Learn more about these types of thyroid cancer, who is most at risk, and how they are detected. -
Hysterectomy Side Effects
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Learn what to expect in the form of side effects when you undergo a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is performed to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer. -
Chemotherapy Hair Loss Patient Story - - Share Your Story: I Lost My Hair During Chemotherapy
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Have you experienced hair loss caused by chemotherapy? Share your chemotherapy hair loss journey and read others' stories about it. You can also submit your pre/during chemotherapy photos. -
Brain Stem Biopsy - Brain Tumor Patient Story - Share Your Story: Reader Stories: I Was Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor
Created:
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with a brain tumor and how treatment has affected your life. -
Benign Brain Tumor Patient Story - Share Your Story: Reader Stories: I Was Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with a brain tumor and how treatment has affected your life. -
FIghting Liver Cancer - A Patient's Story - Share Your Story: Do You Have Pancreatic Cancer?
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and how treatment has affected your life. -
Refusing Cancer Treatment
Created:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Some cancer patients choose to refuse treatment, especially in cases of terminal cancer. In this FAQ, a reader talks about his desire to refuse treatment, but is worried about how his loved ones wi... -
Foods to Avoid If You Have Dry Mouth
Created:
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 30, 2012
Dry mouth is a side effect of radiation therapy to the head and neck area. People with dry mouth experience challenges related to eating because of decreased saliva. Learn what foods to avoid if yo.. -
Brien's Throat Cancer Patient Story - Share Your Story: My Journey with Throat Cancer
Created:
Sunday, April 29, 2012
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with throat cancer and how treatment has affected your life. -
Cervical Cancer Prevention - 6 Ways to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Created:
Monday, September 26, 2005
Updated:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Learn how to prevent cervical cancer. These easy lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your risk factor for developing cervical cancer. -
HPV Vaccine and Pap Smears - Do You Need a Pap Smear If You Had the HPV Vaccine?
Created:
Monday, November 27, 2006
Updated:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Are Pap smears still needed if you have had the HPV vaccine? Find out in the FAQ about the vaccine and Pap smears. -
2012 New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
Created:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Gone are the days of having an annual Pap smear for most women. New screening recommendations extend the time between screenings and delay the onset of a woman's first Pap smear. Learn the new reco... -
Esophageal Cancer Stories - Debra's Sister In Law's Diagnosis - Share Your Story: My Journey with Esophageal Cancer
Created:
Monday, April 02, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 02, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with esophageal cancer and how treatment has affected your life. -
Jennifer's Experience with Chemo Hair Loss - Share Your Story: I Lost My Hair During Chemotherapy
Created:
Monday, April 02, 2012
Updated:
Monday, April 02, 2012
Have you experienced hair loss caused by chemotherapy? Share your chemotherapy hair loss journey and read others' stories about it. You can also submit your pre/during chemotherapy photos. -
Xerostomia - Definition of Xerostomia
Created:
Friday, March 12, 2010
Updated:
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Learn the medical definition of 'xerostomia', a term often used in relation to side effects of cancer treatment. -
How to Choose a Chemotherapy Wig - Hair Loss
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Choosing to wear a wig during chemotherapy is a personal decision. Before buying a wig, check out these helpful tips that will help you get the most of our your wig purchase. -
Help for Dry Mouth Caused by Radiation Therapy
Created:
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Updated:
Monday, March 26, 2012
Dry mouth is not uncommon for people undergoing radiation therapy to the head and neck region. Learn what over the counter medications and remedies are available and also what your doctor might pre.. -
10 Things to Stop Doing If you Have Cancer
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Thursday, March 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, March 08, 2012
Having cancer can be stressful and overwhelming. By stopping these 10 behaviors, you may increase your quality of life, cope better with your diagnosis and reduce stress during your cancer journey... -
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Symptoms
Created:
Monday, September 18, 2006
Updated:
Monday, March 05, 2012
Learn inflammatory breast cancer symptoms. Inflammatory breast cancer may have different symptoms than common breast cancer types. -
Insomnia - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Created:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Learn the medical definition of insomnia, its causes, symptoms, and how it is treated. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people each year. -
Insomnia in Cancer Caregivers - How Manage and Cope
Created:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Insomnia can be common in those who are caregivers to people with cancer. Learn what causes it, how to cope, and how your doctor may manage your insomnia. -
Karen's Hair Loss Story - Chemotherapy Patient Stories - Share Your Story: I Lost My Hair During Chemotherapy
Created:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Have you experienced hair loss caused by chemotherapy? Share your chemotherapy hair loss journey and read others' stories about it. You can also submit your pre/during chemotherapy photos. -
Ashley's Pregnancy Loss After LEEP - Share Your Story: My Pregnancy After Having a LEEP
Created:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
When a woman has been recommended to have a LEEP to treat high risk cervical dysplasia, her first concern may be how the procedure will affect future pregnancies. Tales of sterility, miscarriage, a.. -
Melanoma Patient Story - Two Melanomas in 5 Months - Share Your Story: Reader Stories: I Was Diagnosed with Skin Cancer
Created:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and how treatment has affected your life. -
Causes of Skin Cancer Video
Created:
Monday, June 20, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Skin cancer develops in several different forms. It can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Learn more about skin cancer, the causes, and the diagnosis with this video. -
How to Talk to Kids About Cancer in Parents Video
Created:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
This video offers some practical suggestions as well as recommends some books and websites that you can use when talking to your children in a difficult situation--when a parent is diagnosed with c.. -
Throat Cancer Symptoms
Created:
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Have a cough that won't go away or a sore throat that won't quit? They could be symptoms of throat cancer. Learn what to look for when it comes to throat cancer and when you should see your doctor... -
Cancer Shame - When You Feel Ashamed Because You Have Cancer
Created:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
A reader shares her anxiety about revealing her anal cancer diagnosis in this FAQ. Read how to overcome shame and embarrassment when diagnosed with a disease like anal cancer. -
Insurance Won't Pay for Cancer Treatment
Created:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Does your health insurance not cover the cost of chemotherapy or other medications? Learn what to do if you need help to pay for cancer treatment. -
Talking to Kids About Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss in Parents Video
Created:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Talking to kids about chemotherapy-induced hair loss in parents can be a daunting, difficult task. Here are some tips for talking to kids about chemotherapy-induced hair loss in parents in a nurtur..