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The best cancer care starts with the best cancer information. With more than 30,000 members who are leaders in advancing cancer care, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the voice of the world’s cancer physicians. ASCO’s patient information website -- Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net) -- b…

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    • Apr 17, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
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    Fertility and Cancer Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2013 6:09


    In this podcast, we talk about how cancer treatment affects the body and options for men and women to preserve their fertility. We'll end with some questions to ask the doctor that you may want to jot down.

    Managing Pain - Young Adults with Cancer Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2012 4:09


    Pain relief is an important part of your overall cancer care. In this “Moving Forward” video from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn about this common side effect from medical experts and young adult survivors.

    Body Changes - Young Adults with Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2012 5:00


    Cancer and its treatment can change how your body looks, feels, and performs. In this "Moving Forward" video from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn more about coping with such changes from medical experts and young adult survivors.

    Dating and Sexuality - Young Adults with Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2012 4:33


    Cancer and its treatment can change how your body looks, feels, and performs. In this video from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn more about coping with such changes from medical experts and young adult survivors. For more information on the "Moving Forward" video series, vist http://www.cancer.net/movingforward

    When to Call the Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 5:59


    Cancer and cancer treatments may cause side effects that require the immediate attention of your doctor and health care team. But knowing when to call the doctor during treatment can be difficult.

    The Importance of Hydration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 6:04


    In this podcast, we’ll review why people with cancer have a higher risk of dehydration, what symptoms to watch out for that may signal dehydration, and offer five simple ways to help keep your body’s fluid supply in balance.

    Managing Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Cancer Treatment, with Gary Lyman, MD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 10:06


    In this podcast, Dr. Gary Lyman discusses nausea and vomiting. Some cancer treatments, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy, may cause these types of side effects. The best way to treat vomiting is to prevent it with medications called antiemetics. To help doctors give their patients the best possible care, ASCO has developed evidence-based recommendations for the use of drugs that prevent vomiting. These guidelines were updated in 2011 to reflect the latest research, and the purpose of this podcast is to summarize these findings.

    Managing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 4:13


    In this new video, Dr. Lynn Schuchter discusses medical advances in relieving side effects of this cancer treatment, as well as what patients should ask before chemotherapy begins.

    Coping with the Fear of Side Effects

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2012 3:39


    How to cope with the fear of side effects before starting cancer treatment.

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