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The HPV Vaccine: Important Cancer Prevention for Your Child
Season 4 Episode 27
There's a vaccine that can prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV, a virus family that affects nearly everyone once sexually active. Learn ab…
2 years, 5 months ago
Understanding How Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Managed
Season 4 Episode 26
Why do I need two different medications for cancer pain? We explain their different roles and how using them as prescribed can improve your quality …
2 years, 6 months ago
Your Guide to this Year's Fall Vaccinations
Season 4 Episode 25
Concerned about the immunity of you or a loved one? As fall is upon us, we have compiled all the latest information so you can decide about your par…
2 years, 6 months ago
10 Reasons You Should Have a Bucket List
Season 4 Episode 24
A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die - anything from visiting a new country to learning a new skill. Why is this important…
2 years, 6 months ago
Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Easy Prevention Steps You Can Take
Season 4 Episode 23
This week we celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffett as we also learn about Merkel cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer that caused his death. While …
2 years, 6 months ago
Examining Your Options when Chemotherapy Stops Working
Season 4 Episode 22
What do you do when frontline chemotherapy fails to stop cancer from growing? Your care team may offer the decision between aggressive anticancer tr…
2 years, 7 months ago
Don't Call it a Battle: Why We Need to Change our Metaphors for Serious Illness
Season 4 Episode 21
We often use words like fighting, battle, and war for illness like cancer, but is it fair? Battles have winners and losers, and our labels destine h…
2 years, 7 months ago
Palliative Chemotherapy: Is it ever appropriate for people with end-stage cancer?
Season 4 Episode 20
"Is chemotherapy going to help me? And if it’s not, why are they offering it?" Palliative chemotherapy is often offered for those with widely metast…
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Have a Tattoo Preserved After Death
Season 4 Episode 19
Is there a meaningful or beautiful peace of tattoo art special to you? You may be surprised to learn it can be preserved as museum-quality art after …
2 years, 7 months ago
Exorcising Depression and Anxiety with Exercise
Season 4 Episode 18
Anxiety and depression are common with loss of a loved one or chronic disease. Learn tips on how to find the exercise right for you, set realistic go…
2 years, 8 months ago