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Hot flashes can be a very debilitating condition for women who undergo estrogen depletion, either naturally (with menopause), with surgical ablation (of the ovaries), with certain types of chemothera...

This is an amazing story and an inspiration to all cancer patients! See below for news about a mother who had the foresight to preserve the sperm of her teenage son who was being treated for leukemia...

Fertility is an important quality of life issue for cancer patients of child-bearing age. Some types of cancer treatments (especially certain forms of chemotherapy and with radiation to the pelvis) c...

This is an Oncology Podcast segment for women about preparing for hair loss and how to cover the head with wigs and scarves. Here’s more information from our companion website, patientresource....

Bone marrow stimulating drugs are beneficial in some cancer treatment circumstances, but dangerous in others. A group of drugs, Aranesp, Epogen, and Procrit, have been a vital component of cancer che...

Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) gives a lighthearted interview about his experience with chemotherapy for lymphoma and the inconvenience of temporarily being bald! Here’s more information from ou...

Here is a nice clip from the UK for women that has some practical advice about sexual issues after cancer treatments. You should talk with your doctor before treatment begins to find out what to expe...

A diagnosis of cancer can be scary, and understanding a treatment plan confusing. To gain more information, it is sometimes wise to seek a second opinion or advice from another qualified cancer speci...

Want some answers to these important questions?? Go to our companion website: http://patientresource.net/Ten_Things_You_Should_Know.aspx 1. What type of cancer do I have? 2. Where should I seek trea...