Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an approach to patient care that began in the 1990s. With this approach, doctors base decisions they make with patients on the current best research evidence available, plus their own medical expertise.
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Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an approach to patient care that began in the 1990s. With this approach, doctors base decisions they make with patients on the current best research evidence available, plus their own medical expertise.
People with cancer and their friends and families often approach the holidays with a mixture of conflicting feelings: excitement, worry, hope, exhaustion, and happiness. You may wonder how to maintain old holiday traditions, handle seeing friends after treatment, or be a supportive family member. Here are some common questions asked during the holidays and helpful suggestions.
Traveling, especially during the holiday season, can sometimes seem overwhelming to a person living with cancer. In addition to the usual holiday travel headaches, there are also important health issues to consider before leaving town.
An illness such as cancer can be one of the most stressful events a person experiences. The stress of cancer and its treatment may be increased by other cancer-related stresses such as family, work, and financial concerns, as well as everyday stress that was present before the cancer diagnosis.
After a diagnosis of cancer, patients and their families must make a number of decisions about cancer treatment, some of which are more difficult than others.
Dental health is a topic that may be overlooked in preparation for and during cancer treatment. Dental health, also called oral health, includes the well-being of not just the teeth, but also the entire mouth, including the gums, mucosa (lining of the mouth), and salivary glands (the glands that produce saliva).
This article in the series on "After Treatment for Breast Cancer" explores the latest techniques in breast reconstruction after a mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) and topics to discuss with the doctor before the surgical procedure.
A bone marrow biopsy and aspiration is a diagnostic examination of the bone marrow that can provide information about the development and function of blood cells.
Most women diagnosed with breast cancer will have some type of surgery during treatment. Any intervention (radiation therapy or surgery) that disrupts the drainage of the lymph nodes under the arm can increase the risk of lymphedema.
