Web Exclusives
Breast CancerPatient Stories
Web Exclusives – April 14, 2015
The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to sponsor a series of interviews with patients to provide a source of support to readers. This month, CONQUER had the pleasure of speaking with Ginger, a breast cancer survivor.
Nutrition & CancerWellness Corner
By Tracy Wright
Web Exclusives – April 14, 2015
More than 60% of all American adults take dietary supplements in an effort to improve their health. However, recent research shows that taking excess amounts of vitamin supplements may increase the risk for cancer in some people.
Nutrition & CancerWellness Corner
By Tracy Wright
Web Exclusives – April 14, 2015
Millions of Americans rely on a morning “cup of Joe” to start their day, but can coffee help fight cancer, too?
Biomarkers
By Tracy Wright
Web Exclusives – April 14, 2015
A new study that included 500 women with uterine cancer diagnosed between 1981 and 2007 led to the discovery of a biomarker that may be able to identify those who are at high risk for uterine cancer recurrence.
Side-Effects Management
By Tracy Wright
Web Exclusives – April 14, 2015
Read about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a program that took off after a few colleagues thought of shaving their heads as a way to raise money for children with cancer.
Side-Effects ManagementSurvivorship
By Tracy Wright
Web Exclusives – February 14, 2015
Patients who respond to these targeted treatments generally see the side effects as a small price to pay for the life-extending benefit of these new therapies.