Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for any number of reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an infection caused by pelvic inflammatory disease. In other cases, it’s done as a form of permanent birth control.
But a growing body of evidence suggests that the distal fallopian tube — or flower-shaped section located nearest the ovary — is the site of many cases of high-grade serous...
What does ‘supporting’ a cancer patient look like? 4 dos and don’ts
If you know someone going through cancer treatment, you might feel eager to help, but not quite sure what to do.
Should you offer them...
Fecal microbiota transplants: 10 questions, answered
If you’ve never heard of a fecal microbiota transplant before, the concept might seem a bit startling at first.
But transferring...
5 thoughtful, personalized ways to make a cancer patient feel loved
You may already know that people tend to feel loved best when friends and family show affection in the ways that they find the most meaningful. Some prefer compliments or time spent together, while others like small gifts, gentle touches or having things done for them.
But how do you honor these personal preferences while still offering useful support to someone in cancer treatment? We checked in with senior social work counselor...
What does oral thrush look like?
Oral thrush is a fungal infection of the mouth often caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans. But why do people receiving cancer treatment...