Cancer prevention

Oncology Briefs: Research from the ASCO Educational Book
October 27, 2017
Sana Al Sukhun, MD, MSc; Gilberto Lopes, MD, MBA, FAMS; Mary Gospodarowicz, MD, FRCPC, FRCR(Hon); Ophira Ginsburg, MD, MSc, FRCPC; and Peter Paul Yu, MD, FACP, FASCO

Preventing and Treating Cancer in the Developing World

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In this blog post based on an article originally published in the ASCO Educational Book, doctors discuss the challenges of cancer control in low- and middle-income countries.

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October 12, 2017
Cathy D. Meade, PhD, RN, FAAN, and Clement K. Gwede, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Donating Biospecimens for Cancer Research: An Expert FAQ

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Did you know that scientists can use samples from our bodies to learn more about cancer and how to treat it? These samples are called biospecimens, and people can donate them to help make progress in cancer research regardless of whether they have cancer.

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Getting Treatment in a Clinical Trial

Watch the Cancer.Net Video: Cancer Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option, with Mary Lou Smith, JD, adapted from this content.

After learning you have cancer, you will need to decide on treatment. At this time, you will probably have many different emotions. You may be sad, anxious, angry, or afraid. You may believe you need to decide quickly. Learning medical words and statistics can also make things complicated.

Cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas - Detección

EN ESTA PÁGINA: encontrará más información sobre la detección para el cáncer de pulmón de células pequeñas. También se le informará acerca de los riesgos y beneficios de la detección. Use el menú para ver otras páginas.

La detección se utiliza para detectar el cáncer antes de que los signos o síntomas aparezcan. Los científicos han desarrollado, y continúan desarrollando, pruebas que se pueden usar para detectar en una persona tipos específicos de cáncer. Los objetivos generales de la detección del cáncer son:

October 6, 2016
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

Fasting During Cancer Treatment. Is It Safe?

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In this podcast, registered dietitians Annette Goldberg and Suzanne Dixon give their expert insights on what fasting is, its use during cancer treatment, who may benefit from fasting, and who should avoid fasting.

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