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Long read: The life-saving treatment that’s being thrown in the trash
Diagnosed with leukaemia in his early 40s, Chris Lihosit was saved by umbilical cord blood from three…
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Years after diagnosis, many young cancer survivors continue to struggle socially
A new study indicates that the social difficulties faced by many adolescent and young adult…
Virtual environment education reduces anxiety prior to radiation therapy
Radiation therapists and physicians know that education can reduce anxiety before radiation treatment but lack…
Happy spouse, happy house
Achieving marital quality could seem daunting, even impossible to any couple, let alone a couple…
Functional brain training alleviates chemo-induced peripheral nerve damage in cancer survivors
A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of…
Everolimus may protect ovaries and fertility from damage by chemotherapies
A drug already used to slow tumour growth may also prevent infertility caused by standard…
Research shows exercise is a boon for cancer patients
Exercise and/or psychological therapy work better than medications to reduce cancer-related fatigue and should be…
Oncoburnout: Many cancer doctors suffering burnout, stress, depression and using alcohol to cope
A meta-review carried out by researchers in Birkbeck’s Department of Organizational Psychology has found that alarming numbers…
Quality of life for patients with advanced cancer improved through walking
Walking for just 30 minutes three times per week could improve the quality of life…
Scalp cooling device may help reduce hair loss for women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy
Two studies in the February 14 issue of JAMA examine hair loss among women with breast cancer…