Preventive Care Archive

Treatment Insights

For Cancer Patients, Art Therapy Is More Than Just Painting Pictures

07/03/2016 01:03pm | 8303 views

Patients coping with cancer, and their caregivers, often experience a complex array of emotions including anxiety, fear, depression, frustration and sadness — feelings that, for some, may be difficult to express in a traditional support group.

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Healthcare Disparities

Colon Cancer Among Hispanics Varies by Birthplace

27/03/2016 06:00am | 7473 views

The risk of colon cancer for Hispanics in California varies widely depending on their place of origin, a new study shows.

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Self Advocacy

Obesity And Breast Cancer: The Risk Is Real. Now We Must Help Reduce It

22/03/2016 10:49am | 7330 views

That’s not an echo you hear, it’s another study linking weight to breast cancer risk. It's also another reason to improve the health of our overall community.

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Lifestyle

Ovarian Cancer Survivor Leans On Family, Faith And City Of Hope To Defy Odds

17/03/2016 12:23pm | 7483 views

Allisa Miller was 29 years old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Then the mother of a 2-year-old daughter, Miller was determined to fight the disease. She came to City of Hope soon after her diagnosis, receiving the institution’s unique blend of patient-focused care and leading-edge treatment. Today, Miller is in remission and will soon be participating in City of Hope’s Walk for Hope on Nov. 8, 2015.

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Lifestyle

Lung Cancer Survivor: What I Learned During Treatment

16/03/2016 05:48pm | 8228 views

Emily Taylor was 28 years old and about to celebrate two years of marriage with Miles, her college sweetheart, when a wheeze brought her to a doctor's office. A former athlete who had never smoked, Taylor was stunned when a scan revealed she had Stage 4 lung cancer. She shared the story of her treatment, and its end, in an earlier Breakthroughs post.

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