Dealing with a Cancer Diagnosis

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What is a CBC Test?


What is a CBC Test?r

Learn about what a CBC test is and how the test can be used to help diagnose and monitor the progress of different types of cancer.

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BRAF Mutations and Cancer


BRAF Mutations and Cancer

The BRAF mutation is often linked to several forms of cancer including melanoma and lung cancer. Learn about the effects of the BRAF mutation.

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Is Frequent Diarrhea a Sign of Cancer?

Diarrhea is an unpleasant condition that can be mild and easy to treat, but in rare instances, it can be a sign of cancer. It's also a common side effect for many cancer treatments...

Shared Treatment Decision Making | Dr. Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis, MD, is not just an oncologist, he's a cancer survivor, himself. This gives him a unique perspective as both physician and patient. Hear more about his thoughts on second opinions and importance of self-advocacy...

Shared Treatment Decision Making | Dr. Babis Andreadis

Dr. Babis Andreadis of UCSF shares his approach with patients, the importance of patient self-advocacy, whether to ask for a second opinion, and more on shared treatment decision-making...

Cancer Patient Advocate

Read advice from real cancer survivors about how to advocate for yourself during your cancer treatment...

What Does Cancer Feel Like?

Hear from cancer patients in their own words about what cancer felt like - from diagnosis to treatment to recovery...

Reacting to a Cancer Diagnosis

It’s cancer. How should you be feeling? That’s a complex question without a single answer. Hear from real cancer survivors about how they reacted to their diagnoses...

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