Starting a new relationship may be the last thing on your mind after a cancer diagnosis, or while you’re going through treatment. But for many people, emotional and physical connection can be a comforting way to cope with the stress and uncertainty that go along with cancer.
Before you start seeing someone new, there are a few things to consider. Here’s what social work counselor Jillian Bissar recommends.
Start with honesty...
In 2012, A few months after Nitin and Sharmila Vaidya celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sharmila found a lump in her right breast....
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Cleaning your hands regularly remains one of the simplest and most-effective defenses against illnesses including COVID-19, the respiratory infection caused by the novel coronavirus.
But when it comes to getting rid of germs, is washing with soap and water always the best choice? Are there situations in which it’s better to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer? And, are there hand sanitizers to avoid?
We spoke with Chavaun...
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This week, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines for individuals at average risk. They now...
Does social distancing effectively prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19?
New research from MD Anderson...
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic stretches on, the HPV vaccine may not seem like a priority for parents worried about keeping their...
Sexuality is part of living a fulfilling life, but sometimes a cancer diagnosis or treatments can affect desire, arousal or sexual function...