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HealthDayMay | 10 | 2022
Study Supports Colonoscopies for Women Under 50
Colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer, according to a new study by Mass General Hospital researchers.
Cancer and COVID-19: Conversations from the Front Line
A new video series hosted by Dr. David Ryan that provides a behind the scenes look at the lives of our front line physicians, researchers, and nurses during the time of COVID-19.
The Story Project
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Continuing Medical Education
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View moreBlum Center Program: Cancer Center Series – Supporting Children When a Parent Faces Cancer
Dr. Paula Rauch discusses parenting challenges from diagnosis through treatment and offers guidance to support the emotional health and well-being of children when a parent has cancer.
Blum Center Program: Cancer Center Series – Meeting People Where They Are – Increasing Access to Cancer and Mental Health Care
The team from the Collaborative Care and Community Engagement Program at Mass General Cancer Center share how they strive to improve cancer treatment for patients with mental illness.
Blum Center Program: Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling caused by fluid that collects in tissue under the skin. Clinical research coordinators discuss the Lymphedema Screening Program at Mass General and their current LymphVAX project related to COVID-19 vaccination.
Inherited Kidney Cancer: Genetic Counseling and Updates on Treatment
Learn about the most recent updates on the treatment and management of individuals at risk for kidney cancer, and the role of genetic counseling.
Updates in CAR T-Cell Therapy
Billy Costa talks with Dr. Matt Frigault and oncology social worker Lauren DeMarco to learn more about the latest in CAR T-cell therapies and what it all means for patients.
T-Cell Lymphoma Information and Research
Billy Costa talks with Dr. Salvia Jain to learn more about the treatments and therapies available for patients with T-cell lymphoma.
Care in the Mass General Cancer Center Network
Billy Costa talks with Dr. Robb Friedman, Dr. Amy Comander, and Dr. Larry Blaszkowsky about how the care teams at Mass General Cancer Center's community locations provide patients with access to world-class cancer care close to home.
Blum Center Program: Current Approaches for Colorectal Cancer Screening
In this presentation from February 3, 2022, Dr. Daniel Chung discusses specific risks for colon cancer that can help guide your choice of screening test.
Pancreatic Cancer: Your Family, Genes, and Cancer Risk
Learn about screening, prevention, medical management and treatment options for those with gene mutations or those at hereditary risk for pancreatic cancer.
Blum Center Program: Breast Cancer Screening – Current Guidelines and Controversies
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast that help detect breast cancer. In this presentation, Randy Miles, MD, MPH, examines the risks and benefits of routine breast cancer screening starting at age 40 at the individual level. He also discusses the role of advanced imaging techniques.
Clinical Trials 101
Learn about clinical trials in this video with Elizabeth Abraham, RN, clinical research nurse at Mass General Cancer Center.
Blum Center Program: Immunotherapy and Understanding Its Side Effects
Immunotherapy is a cancer treatment that works by boosting the body’s immune system. Some patients achieve full remission, meaning all signs of their cancer have disappeared.
Blum Center Program: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Someone with Cancer
We care about the family and friends that help provide care for our patients at Mass General Cancer Center and recognize the emotional and physical toll this can take.
Improving Treatment-Related Bowel Changes Through Nutrition
Many cancer treatments cause changes in bowel movements and frequency. In this webinar led by clinical dietitians Samantha Bateman and Meagan Currell, you'll learn how to improve constipation and diarrhea with changes in your diet.
Improving Strength and Balance After Treatment for Cancer
Learn the causes of cancer-induced peripheral neuropathy and deconditioning, what is Cancer Rehabilitation, and things you can do at home to improve strength and balance.
Get Your Groove Back: The Role of Music and Other Lifestyle Strategies to Improve Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by many cancer patients and survivors and one that can significantly impact quality of life. In this webinar, we explore ways to combat fatigue including physical activity, nutrition, and the important role that music can play.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acupressure for Trouble Sleeping
If you have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or waking up, this workshop will teach you cognitive-behavioral strategies and acupressure techniques you can try at home to help improve your sleep.
Nutrition and Acupressure: Self-Care Strategies for Nausea
Learn acupressure techniques you can do at home as well as nutrition tips and suggested foods to ease nausea.
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