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Articles by www.plwc.org (People Living with Cancer) Announcements |
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Cancer and the Summer Months
June 27, 2008
by Reprinted with permission from ASCO and www.cancer.net
Reprinted with permission from ASCO and www.cancer.net
Summertime brings sun, heat, and outdoor activities, but it can present challenging health and lifestyle issues for people living with cancer. That's why it's important to consider the following precautions during the summer months.
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Seven Steps to a Healthier New Year
January 6, 2008
by www.PLWC.org
It is estimated that about one third of the
deaths from cancer can be prevented, as they are related to lifestyle
factors such as diet, obesity, and lack of physical activity. In
addition, about 168,000 cancer deaths this year will be caused by
tobacco use. Stopping smoking is the most important thing a person can
do to lower his or her cancer risk. Although the risk of developing
cancer can be greatly reduced by avoiding risk factors, not all cancers
are preventable.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctors
March 28, 2007
by www.PLWC.org
Regular and open communication with your
doctors is important in making informed decisions about your health
care. Consider asking the following questions of your doctors—breast
surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, plastic surgeon, and
fertility specialist—so that you can learn more about your diagnosis,
treatment plan, and possible side effects. These questions should be
viewed as a starting point in communicating with your doctors, rather
than a complete list. (Some questions appear in more than one section
because the order in which patients see specific doctors can differ.)
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