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Why a Team Approach is Best in Deciding Treatment for Sarcoma
If you have a sarcoma, it’s best to be treated by an experienced team at a multidisciplinary center. Here are five advantages such a center offers in treating this rare form of cancer.
Testicular Cancer: 5 Things Every Man Needs to Know
Cancer isn’t something anyone wants to spend a lot of time thinking about, yet knowledge is power. When it comes to testicular cancer, acting early has huge implications.
Do You Have a Sarcoma? How to Cope With This Cancer Type
Sarcoma treatment can change the way you feel about your body. Find out how a clinical psychologist can help you cope with this type of cancer.
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Newest Techniques to Treat Sarcoma Can Help Save Your Limbs
Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, often used to require amputation. But new developments are changing that. Find out more about the limb-saving techniques now in use.
A Surprising Solution Keeps Your Child Active After Osteosarcoma
If your child needs surgery for a tumor in the leg bone near the knee, a rare and unusual solution can save your child’s leg and help preserve mobility. Learn more about rotationplasty.
Male Breast Cancer: Less Common Than For Women, But Still Serious
It’s not unusual for a patient to ask if men can get breast cancer, and the answer to the question is yes. In 2017, about 2,470 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, and about 460 men will die from breast cancer.
The Best Foods to Eat When You Have Breast Cancer
If you don’t have nutrition-related side effects from your cancer treatment that limit your ability to eat and/or digest food, you can follow a generally healthy diet.
Achalasia: Are You at Risk for This Rare Swallowing Disorder?
Achalasia is a rare disorder that causes people to have trouble swallowing their food. Find out more about how several treatment options can help control the symptoms.
Dating After Cancer: Addressing Common Fears
If you have cancer and wish to date someone, you may be afraid to mention your cancer diagnosis. It’s natural to have some jitters. Find tips to dealing with common fears as well as ways to connect with new people.