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Predicting a woman’s long-term risk for developing postmenopausal breast cancer was accomplished through the use of blood hormone testing. Read More ›

For elderly female cancer survivors, achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy diet can improve survival after a cancer diagnosis. Read More ›

Consuming green tea prior to undergoing prostatectomy reduced markers of inflammation in men with prostate cancer. Read More ›

Individuals with lymphedema must learn how to cope with symptoms throughout their lifetimes. Read More ›

In a 4-state study of 564 hospitals, patients treated in Magnet hospitals had 14% lower odds of death than those treated in non-Magnet hospitals. Read More ›

The US Administration on Aging forecasts that nearly 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older by 2030. Now, a new publication is intended to assist healthcare providers as they interact with this fastest growing sector of America’s population. Read More ›

Recent study findings may clarify the reasons why exercise can significantly reduce the likelihood of secondary cancers in survivors. Read More ›

In a comparative study of 80 patients, those who drank coffee after bowel surgery to remove a part of their colon experienced a quicker return to bowel movements and tolerance of solid food compared with those patients who drank water. Read More ›

A recent study shows that with the assistance of patient navigation services, breast cancer patients can reduce delays in the identification of the disease. Read More ›

Very few physicians, when suggesting treatment options for patients with low-risk prostate cancer, recommend active surveillance. Read More ›