Abida TaherSep 30, 20215 minViruses and Cancer Risk.Viruses can cause cancer but there is tremendous ongoing research on improving prevention and treatment outcomes for these cancers....
Abida TaherSep 21, 20215 minModifiable Risk Factors for Skin CancersProtect yourself against the most common cancer in the USA and worldwide. 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70....
Abida TaherSep 9, 20213 minAlcohol and Cancer RiskDrinking alcohol increases cancer risk whether you drink a lot or a little. At least 4% of the world's newly diagnosed cases of...
Abida TaherAug 21, 20213 minWhy is Obesity a Modifiable Risk Factor for Cancer?Know the link between obesity and cancer to reduce your risk of cancer. “As we become more successful with tobacco control, we are left...
Abida TaherAug 11, 20215 minSmoking and Lung CancerSmoking and Lung Cancer: In the United States, cigarette smoking is linked to about 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. Lung Cancer Risk...
Abida TaherAug 7, 20215 minWhat are Cancer Risk Factors and Why do They Matter?A cancer risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of getting cancer, yet most risk factors do not directly cause cancer. Sim
Abida TaherJul 23, 20214 minAnswers to Common Concerns During a Clinical TrialIt’s always important to get all your questions clarified before you start a clinical trial. “Information is the resolution of...
Abida TaherJul 15, 20215 minClinical Trials For Cancer What are cancer clinical trials? Learning about them can help you talk with your doctor and decide what is right for you. “There is one...
Abida TaherJul 9, 20215 minWhat are Long Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment?Certain forms of chemotherapy can result in long term side effects of cancer treatment that surface years later. Chemotherapy causes adverse
Abida TaherJul 1, 20215 minWhat Is Cancer Recurrence and What are the Types of Recurrence?Cancer recurrence. Despite the incredible advances made in diagnosis and treatment, cancer can come back. When this happens it is called a r
Abida TaherMar 17, 20216 minWhy Maintaining a Healthy Weight in Cancer Matters: Weight Gain and CancerWeight Gain And Losing Weight in Cancer
Abida TaherMar 13, 20215 minThe Link Between Obesity and Cancer Risk?Being overweight increases cancer risk and growth. Two-thirds of American people are significantly overweight or obese, which is a major...
Abida TaherMar 10, 20214 minHow To Maintain Optimal Mental Health During Cancer Treatment?:Cancer and Mental HealthBeing open and courageous about the importance of good mental health can make all the difference. “It is not primarily our physical...
Abida TaherFeb 10, 20214 minSex Life After Cancer TreatmentWhat you need to help maintain good sexual health as a survivor. “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” Every...
Abida TaherFeb 3, 20213 minPrioritizing Your Sexual Health During CancerWaiting to feel like "yourself" isn't a solution; take charge of your need to be intimate. “A woman’s health is her capital.” – Harriet...