Fully vaccinated but immunocompromised: What’s safe for you to do?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement that those who’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need wear a mask in most situations was welcome news to many people. Finally, they could start doing more of the things they used to, stop dealing with “maskne” and get one step closer to pre-pandemic life.
But if you’re still in active treatment for cancer, or you’re immunocompromised due...
Abnormal or inconclusive scan or test? 5 things to know when the doctor calls
Thousands of people will get screening exams for breast cancer, cervical cancer and lung cancer this year. Others will get diagnostic tests...
Remission, cancer-free, no evidence of disease: What’s the difference?
To a cancer patient, one of the most magical words in the English language may be “remission.” For those fortunate enough to hear it, it imparts...
What constitutes your medical history?
Any time you see a new doctor, one of the first things they’ll ask about is your medical history. That’s because everything from the aftermath of childhood diseases to the side effects of current medications can influence which treatments you’re offered for new conditions and how effective they might be.
But what actually makes up your “medical history,” and what are the most critical things to share with your doctor? Are there...
