Cancer affects so many in the world. By 2020, an estimated 1.8 million people were…
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Kate Middleton Announces Battle With Cancer: The Side Effects She May Face with Chemotherapy
Cancer affects so many in the world. By 2020, an estimated 1.8 million people were suffering. It is difficult to…
When Chris Joseph’s oncologist prescribed chemotherapy to tackle pancreatic cancer in 2016, he says the drug made him miserable and…
The Long-Term Effects of Cancer Treatment
The immediate side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy that treat cancer are well known to those directly affected by…
Pros and Cons of PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer
PSA testing for prostate cancer is controversial. Many say as a screening tool it’s inaccurate and mostly beside the point because of how slowly it most often grows. Others find value in it.
Side effects: Which Would You Choose?
When you need treatment, how do you choose between 2 drugs each with its own set of side effects? This…
News Scan
This week in the news we were reminded again of body wisdom — the body is resilient and is designed…
Pros and Cons of Aspirin
For the past 50 years, aspirin has been hailed as something of a wonder drug. Not only does it reduce…
With the holiday season upon us, there are many opportunities to drink alcohol. Some are undoubtedly tempted to over-indulge, and…
Adverse Events Are Inevitable In trials for new drugs, adverse events are inevitable. When it comes to drugs that treat…
Quick Hits: Antibiotics and Childhood Obesity, Alternative Therapies Don’t Cure Cancer & More
Children that are given antibiotics before the age of two are more likely to become obese in childhood, according to…
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