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Back to SearchCan a genetic test spot bladder cancer in people who have blood in their urine? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Blood in your urine is definitely a reason to seek medical attention, and for many people cancer is a top concern. Now a new genetic test that can sp…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Are there advantages to receiving chemotherapy for cancer before surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy translates to chemotherapy for cancer before surgery, with a recent study demonstrating its benefit for people with esophagu…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
What is the best way to treat esophageal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Cancer of the esophagus is a tough cancer to treat, and more people worldwide are developing it. A recent study compares one regimen giving chemother…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it possible to catch nerve pain early in cancer treatment and minimize it? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Pain in nerves, called neuropathy, is more common when a couple types of cancer drugs are used or when someone has lung cancer versus other types of …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Can painful nerve pain following cancer therapy be avoided? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Neuropathy, or painful nerves, are seen in more than 40% of people who’ve been treated for cancer, a recent study reports. Kimmel Cancer Center direc…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How often does someone who’s been treated for cancer experience nerve pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Nerve pain, or neuropathy, can be a big problem for some people who’ve been treated for cancer, with a new study showing just how big a problem it is…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How does reporting symptoms impact cancer care for patients? Elizabeth Tracey reports
A greater sense of control, feeling in partnership with their care team, and not finding reporting symptoms burdensome are just a few of the outcomes…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it helpful for people with advanced cancer to report their symptoms regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Imagine you have advanced cancer and your doctor asks you to report your symptoms electronically, so that intervention is possible before things like…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Patients with advanced cancer can help in their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reports
Helping people with advanced cancer is facilitated by having them fill out symptom questionnaires for their medical team, who can then intervene prom…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Physical activity is beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports
If you’ve just learned that you have Parkinson’s disease and you’re not already a physically active person, you might want to take up a few forms of …
11 months ago