Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) — more commonly known as domestic violence — is defined as the emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical abuse inflicted by someone on an intimate partner.
But what does that look like in the context of cancer treatment? How would you know if someone was behaving abusively towards you? And, can anyone be a victim or a perpetrator?
Read on for the answers to these and other questions.
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At MD Anderson, the health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority every day. That's why we plan and prepare for hurricanes and other significant weather events long before hurricane season begins. And this year, we’ve taken added precautions to protect our patients and employees from COVID-19 in the event of a hurricane.
So, what can you expect from MD Anderson...
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Well, actually lenalidomide...