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The Cancer Spouse

The Cancer Spouse

Cancer, Season 14, Season 17

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and this diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well. It is something no one wants to face alone. The spouse of the cancer patient...
Head and Neck Cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Cancer, Season 14

What are cancers of the head and neck? Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, inside the mouth, the nose, and the throat). These...
Immunotherapy in Cancer Treatment

Immunotherapy in Cancer Treatment

Cancer, Season 14

What is Immunotherpy? Immunotherapy is treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer. This can be done in a couple of ways: Stimulating your own immune system to work harder or smarter to attack cancer cells Giving you...

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