Advice for communicating with your oncologist
Establishing a good relationship with your oncologist can help you play an active role in your cancer treatment. One of the best ways to start that relationship is to ask questions, says Wendy Griffith, senior social work counselor.
“Asking questions lets your doctors know that you are engaged in your care and that you want to be a part of the decision-making process,” Griffith says. “It also lets your doctor know you understand...
Sunscreen: What SPF should you choose?
According to a new study from Consumer Reports, nearly half of sunscreens have a lower sun protection factor (SPF) than they claim on their...
Nutrition Facts label changes may help lower cancer risk
Changes are coming to your nutrition labels. Over the next three years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will make changes to the Nutrition...
How a fatigue journal can help cancer patients
For cancer patients and survivors, fatigue doesn’t just mean feeling a little tired. This common cancer treatment side effect may be more severe.
“For cancer patients and survivors, often fatigue doesn’t get better with more rest,” says Carmen Escalante, M.D., professor of Internal Medicine and physician at The Cancer-Related Fatigue Clinic.
But there are ways to cope with fatigue. Escalante says one thing that has helped...
Daily aspirin and colon cancer risk
Could a daily aspirin help lower your chances of developing colon cancer? A new study suggests it might.
Researchers looked at the...
Diet and your lung cancer risk
Could your diet be affecting your chances of developing lung cancer? A new study from MD Anderson shows a link between a diet with a high...