If you or someone you’re caring for has colon cancer, one of the types of chemotherapy treatment that may have been recommended is fluorouracil, or 5-fu. It’s common to wonder what the 5-fu side effects for colon cancer are, so that’s what I’ll be diving into today. Understanding 5-FU and Its Role in Colon Cancer […]
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If you have metastatic cancer (cancer that’s spread to other parts of your body beyond where it started) to the bones, or multiple myeloma, your healthcare team may have mentioned or recommended some medicines that can help protect your bones. There are a couple different types of bone strengthening injections for cancer patients, and there
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Spring has finally sprung, and high school seniors and their parents really start to focus on graduation and moving to the next phase of life for many: college. With that can also come worry about covering the cost of higher education, especially for families who have already dealt with financial strain from a cancer diagnosis.
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March is known as National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of this is to spread the word about symptoms and risk factors of kidney cancer, encourage people to get examined if they’re showing warning signs, and celebrate advances in kidney cancer treatment. Kidney Cancer Awareness Month is represented by an orange ribbon. Understanding the
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March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. This rare type of blood cancer, also called Kahler’s disease, starts in the plasma cells of the bone marrow. This is a great time to learn more about multiple myeloma, who tends to develop this cancer, how it’s diagnosed and treated. Since it’s rare, it’s important to raise awareness
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New resources are added to the library a few times a month, so check back in regularly to see what else I’ve created for you!
