November Newsletter 2018
The Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology is excited to share our November Newsletter providing patients with new information, upcoming events and inspiring stories.
How to Survive the Holidays with Cancer
Surviving the holidays takes on a whole new meaning when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Sure, you’re happy to be alive, but how are you supposed to bake cookies when you can’t stand the sight of food? Attend the annual holiday party when you’re wrung out from radiation? Go shopping or wrap presents when your hands and feet don’t work because of chemo-induced nerve damage?
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Ovarian Cancer ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Prevents Disease Returning for Years
A new ovarian cancer treatment dramatically reduces the chances of the disease returning, a study has shown. Doctors have hailed the results of a “breakthrough” trial which they say opens the possibility that many more women suffering the hard-to-treat disease can be cured.
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Not Exercising Worse for Your Health Than Smoking, Diabetes and Heart Disease, Study Reveals
We’ve all heard exercise helps you live longer. But a new study goes one step further, finding that a sedentary lifestyle is worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease.
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Australia Set to ‘Eliminate’ Cervical Cancer by 2028
Australia is set to be the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, aided by its national vaccination and screening programs, says a new study.
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