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Targeted Therapies
The Future of Cancer Care
by Jeff Boyd, PhD
Today, breast cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, and brain cancer all receive the same standardized therapies, despite the fact that no two tumors, even from the same organ, are truly alike. But this “one size fits all” approach to treatment is about to change.
Talking to Your Doctor About Cancer Care
Talking with doctors about cancer and cancer treatments can feel like learning a new language, and people facing cancer often need help to understand their treatment options and the risks and benefits of each choice. “People are making life and death decisions that may affect their survival, and they need to know what they’re getting themselves into. Cancer treatments and tests can be serious. Patients need to know what kind of side effects they might experience as a result of the treatment they undergo.”
Educational Resources to Prevent Infections in Cancer Patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is introducing two new educational resources as part of the Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients program. The comprehensive program provides information, action steps and tools for patients, their caregivers and their healthcare providers to reduce their risk of developing potentially life-threatening infections during chemotherapy treatment.
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