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Important Facts About Breast and Cervical Cancer in African-American and Latina Women

March 9, 2017 Leave a Comment

Important facts about breast and cervical cancer in African-American and Latino women.

Breast Cancer

  • The death rate due to breast cancer in African-American women is 39% higher than in the general population of white women.
  • Aggressive breast tumors are more common in younger African-American and Hispanic/Latina women. This more aggressive form of
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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: breast cancer, cancer, cancer screenings, ceed, cervical cancer

Spotlight on Outpatient Oncology Social Workers

February 12, 2016 Leave a Comment

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper has four dedicated outpatient oncology social workers who help patients with psychosocial, emotional, financial, and other barrierr-to-care issues.

Our outpatient oncology social workers help patients in many ways from giving information on how those …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cancer, Oncology, Outpatient Oncology, Social Workers

Heart Health During Chemotherapy

February 12, 2016 Leave a Comment

Patients undergoing cancer treatments may have an increased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Fortunately, heart complications associated with cancer treatments are very rare.

Practicing good nutrition is one way to help reduce the risk of heart damage …

Posted in: eHealth Connection, Featured Tagged: cancer, Chemotherapy, Heart, heart health

Building Hope in Camden

September 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

On September 12, the Cooper Cancer Institute in Camden was fitted for its final steel beam during the topping-off ceremony. The beam, which was painted in white and displayed the words “Building Hope,” was signed by the construction trades and …

Posted in: eHealth Connection, Featured Tagged: cancer, Cooper Cancer Inst

New Program Helps Cancer Survivors Deal with Weight Gain

April 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Chemotherapy is over; the radiation treatment is complete and cancer patients are finally getting back into a more normal routine. Back to work, but in an unfamiliar body.

“Breast cancer patients often struggle with weight gain after treatments,” said Generosa …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cancer, Cancer Institute, nutrition, weight gain

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