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I loved Christmas. What boy didn’t? Especially a greedy little urchin like me, who measured Christmases by the size of the pile of gifts I’d get, and whether or not I got all the G.I. Joe paraphernalia I asked for. It wasn’t a spiritually uplifting, get together with loved ones, Jesus our savior is born [...]
View the archive of this live Web Chat with OncoLink’s Cancer Experts from December 16, 2009 at 12:30-1:30pm EST. The Holidays are Canceled this Season: Balancing Cancer and the Holidays 00
Are you confused about the recent news reports about changes in breast cancer screening and Pap smear guidelines? Join us for a live Web Chat with OncoLink’s Experts on November 24, 2009 at 12:30-1:30pm EST. Women’s Health in the News Experts Robert Prosnitz, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology [...]
Join us for a live Web Chat with OncoLink’s Lung Cancer Experts on November 20, 2009 at 12:30-1:30pm EST. OncoLink’s lung cancer experts will address a wide variety of topics including: lung cancer early detection, smoking cessation, screening tests, treatments, supportive care issues and nutrition. Lung Cancer: Where are We Now? Our experts will address: [...]
I love news stories about "super foods". Even if these stories can sometimes be confusing, I welcome almost any opportunity to talk about healthy foods! Super foods often get their designation in the media because they contain some newly discovered chemical, often called a phytochemical that may be helpful in preventing heart disease, diabetes or [...]