In 2017, a team of researchers evaluated the four most commonly recommended treatments for cancer-related fatigue: 1) Exercise interventions, 2) Psychological interventions, 3) Combination of both exercise and psychological interventions, and 4) Pharmaceutical interventions. These researchers analyzed 113 scientific studies with a total of 11,535 participants to determine which type of intervention is most effective …

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The coronavirus pandemic has brought on feelings of uncertainty and anxiety for many, but especially for people with compromised immune systems, such as cancer patients and survivors. As a cancer survivor, I find that the best way to combat these negative feelings is to seek out knowledge and tools to protect myself. Unfortunately, misinformation is …

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“I ended up contracting shingles, post bone marrow biopsy—an experience so painful I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.” – p. 156, “From Doctor to Patient” Q: What is Shingles? A: Shingles is a viral infection that results in a painful burning rash and/or blisters on the skin. The rash typically starts on one …

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