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Apheresis: An important procedure for patients with blood-based diseases
Apheresis is a Greek word meaning “to take away”. It is performed using a machine…
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Stomach cancer: 3 things to know
According to the American Cancer Society, stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new…
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Child Life specialists supports kids and families fighting childhood cancer
Editor’s Note: This article was written by McKenzie Tischauser, a Child Life specialist at Marshfield…
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Things you may expect from a good colon and rectal cancer care team
When diagnosed with cancer, you should expect the best care possible. Care that has been…
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Traveling for cancer care: 3 questions to ask
Each type of cancer has a different course of treatment. Sometimes, that treatment requires you…
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Determining your risk for pancreatic cancer
For many years, doctors have recommended screenings for breast, colon and other types of cancer.…
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Opioids for cancer pain: Are there risks?
With the ongoing opioid crisis, many people are concerned about becoming addicted to opioids. For…
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Cancer basics: What you need to know
Most of the cells in our body go through the same process of growth and…
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Common things to know about radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is one way to treat cancer. While many people have negative thoughts when…
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