Cancer Care

  • Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment

    Radiation is a common treatment for many types of cancer. Is it the right choice for elders?

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  • Cancer Patients: Going Broke to Stay Alive

    The cost of cancer treatment is growing and because the costs of drugs and treatment can be so expensive, some cancer patients go without the care they need.

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  • Skin Cancer in the Elderly: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among seniors. Symptoms are often subtle, so it’s important to understand what to look for and how treatment decisions can be more complicated for older adults.

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  • Treatments for Cancer

    The treatment plan for cancer in the elderly depends mainly on the type of cancer and the stage of the disease.

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  • How Cancer Metastasizes

    When cancer cells spread and form a new tumor in a different organ, the new tumor is a metastatic tumor. The cells in the metastatic tumor come from the original tumor.

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  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer Treatment

    In addition to traditional cancer treatments, some people try alternative medicine, or complementary therapies.

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  • Reversible Conditions That Can Be Mistaken for Dementia

    Depression, nutritional deficiencies, and side effects from medications are among many reversible conditions that could be mistaken for dementia.

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  • Medical Marijuana for Seniors: Weighing the Risks, Benefits and Out-of-Pocket Costs

    Cannabis is a hot topic among elders who are weary of prescription drugs and seeking alternatives for managing symptoms like pain and anxiety. But medical marijuana isn’t for everyone—there are medical, legal and financial implications to consider.

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  • Once a Caregiver, Always a Caregiver

    I'm Sandy Morris. I cared for my husband for 15 years following his cancer diagnosis, and I have been working in the elder care industry for 3 years. I'm excited to be able to share my experiences and provide helpful information for other caregivers.

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  • Roger Ebert’s Epilogue Gives Guidance for Re-Claiming Your Voice

    Roger Ebert had one of the strongest voices in Hollywood, even after he lost the ability to speak. Discover his guidance for re-claiming your true voice.

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  • Routine Medical Tests Female Caregivers Should Never Skip

    Family caregivers tend to look after everyone else’s needs at the expense of their own—including their health. But, skipping important checkups and medical screenings allows potentially serious health issues to go undetected and untreated.

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  • Jimmy Carter is Cancer-Free, Thanks to New Drug

    The former president was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma earlier this year. After surgery, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, Carter says he is free of cancer.

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  • The Common Myth Believed by People With Advanced Cancer

    People receiving treatment for serious cancers may harbor false hopes for a full recovery. Chemotherapy can give someone suffering from late-stage cancer a few more weeks or months of life, but the likelihood of a cure in the later stages of these diseases is very rare.

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