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Feeling Foggy After Cancer Treatment? It Could Be Chemo Brain

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Why this side effect happens and what to do about it

JUNE 4, 2020 | By Barbra Williams Cosentino

‘I’m Thankful Mom Is Not Here to Live Through This’

Judith Helfand and her mother, Florence

For Next Avenue readers, the pandemic provokes sadness for others unable to mourn

MAY 28, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How Being a Cancer Survivor Helps Me Cope With Coronavirus Fears

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Advice from someone who knows that panicky feeling all too well

APRIL 6, 2020 | By Sheryl Kraft

How Art Can Help Heal

Painting of wisteria by Tisha Kenny

A cancer survivor and artist finds peace in the meditative practice of ikebana

MARCH 23, 2020 | By Sharon McDonnell

Coronavirus: What to Know if You Have a Chronic Condition

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Depending on your health issue, there could be specific recommendations

MARCH 20, 2020 | By Lisa Fields

My Confusing, Uncertain Journey After Genetic Testing

It promises to save lives from cancer, but results lead to more questions

MARCH 16, 2020 | By Mary-Claire Piccart

Keep Moving, Even Through Cancer Treatment

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Experts say exercise improves outcomes for cancer patients

FEBRUARY 24, 2020 | By Barbra Williams Cosentino

19 Years After Quitting Cigarettes, They Still Tempt Me

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One woman's struggle to stop smoking, and keep it that way

FEBRUARY 17, 2020 | By Barbra Williams Cosentino

More Than Chemo: A Different Way to Treat Cancer

Jasmine Guha-Castle prefers a 'whole-person' approach to cancer treatment, which she receives at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment

Why some patients prefer a method that extends beyond traditional therapies

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 | By Helene Engler

Why It’s Important for Women to Know If They Have Dense Breast Tissue

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Experts explain why dense tissue is more difficult to screen for cancer

JANUARY 23, 2020 | By Barbra Williams Cosentino

The Financial Burden of Breast Cancer

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Ongoing therapies, medications and testing can become financially crippling

JANUARY 20, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

How Returning to College for an Advanced Degree Changed My Life

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My breast cancer and a love of journaling led to my new life course

JANUARY 16, 2020 | By Diana Raab

The Link Between Cancer and Heart Disease

A growing awareness has led to the rise of 'cardio-oncology'

DECEMBER 12, 2019 | By Paula Spencer Scott

A Dozen Lessons From My Father’s Terminal Illness

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Finding the right help and setting priorities really matter

NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

As We Age, How Safe Is Surgery?

Experts say age alone is not a risk factor in having a procedure

OCTOBER 17, 2019 | By Julissa Treviño

Meeting Misty Copeland, My ‘Shero’

During a health crisis, a connection with the famed ballerina brings joy

OCTOBER 7, 2019 | By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

How Clinical Trials From Home Can Increase Access to Life-Changing Treatments

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Historically, older adults have been largely absent from drug research

OCTOBER 3, 2019 | By Beth Baker

What to Know About the Latest in Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Experts explain news findings and treatments on the horizon

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 | By Mark Ray

Why You Might Consider Joining the Alcohol-Free Movement

Even what's considered 'moderate' drinking has detrimental effects

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 | By Rashelle Brown

In Motion: The Next Avenue Photo Exhibit

12 people show what it's like to be true to their purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

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