Aspirin, a common over-the-counter medication, is widely used for its ability to relieve pain, reduce fever, and ease inflammation. You may already be taking aspirin regularly for other reasons. Did you know that aspirin may also protect you from developing colorectal (bowel) cancer? Studies suggest that the regular intake of aspirin may have a protective […]
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When discussing the treatment options for your cancer, your oncologist may have given you the choice between 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine. Both drugs play a significant role in chemotherapy regimens, but they come with different administration methods and pharmacological profiles that can influence treatment choices. It’s important for you to understand the similarities and differences between
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You’ve persisted through the long and difficult journey of chemotherapy and radiation for your rectal cancer. The doctors call this combination treatment ‘neoadjuvant therapy’ but you thought of it as ‘trying-to-kill-me’ therapy. But you persisted, and now at long last, your efforts have paid off. Your MRI and FDG PET scan has come back clear
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