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10.21.26
| Care and Conditions,  Cancer

What Patients Should Expect During Radiation Therapy

Get clear answers to radiation therapy FAQs, including what treatment feels like, common side effects and ways to prepare. Read what patients should know.
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woman cancer patient talking to radiation therapy provider

5.29.25
| Care and Conditions,  Cancer

Guiding You Through Cancer Care: The Role of Oncology Nurse Navigators

An oncology nurse navigator supports you through cancer care — guiding, coordinating, advocating, and making the journey more personal and manageable.
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Woman with cancer wearing head cover is comforted by an oncology nurse navigator

3.28.23
| Care and Conditions,  Colorectal

How is Colon Cancer Treated?

You’ve had your colon cancer screening. Your results just came. The news isn’t what you had hoped. You’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Now the question is how is colon cancer treated? 

According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the overall five-year survival rate for people is 64%...

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