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Acute and Chronic Complications After Treatment of Locoregional Anal Cancer: Prevention and Management Strategies

Leah Katz, David P. Horowitz, and Lisa A. Kachnic

should be advised that a low-fat, lactose-free, and low-residue diet can mitigate diarrhea, and consultation with a dietician, if available, should be arranged for a detailed review of provoking foods and meal ideas. In cases where dietary changes are not

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Gastric MALT Lymphoma Treated With Primary Radiotherapy in the Setting of Autoimmune Disease

Chelsea C. Pinnix, Valerie Reed, and Bouthaina Dabaja

a low-residue diet. She complained of intermittent grade I diarrhea that did not require pharmacologic intervention. She will be followed up posttherapy with repeat EGD and blind biopsies. Discussion Association of MALT Lymphoma and

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Perspectives on Surveillance and Survivorship: When to Make the Transition

Lillie D. Shockney

resisted. The fear of cancer recurrence can inspire patients to exercise, adopt a healthier diet, stop smoking, and get regular checkups. 14 With the current fragmentation of medical care, it can be difficult for a patient or provider to know whom to

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Are We on the Same Page? Patient and Provider Perceptions About Exercise in Cancer Care: A Focus Group Study

Agnes Smaradottir, Angela L. Smith, Andrew J. Borgert, and Kurt R. Oettel

2014 ; 40 : 327 – 340 . 18. Demark-Wahnefried W Rogers LQ Alfano CM . Practical clinical interventions for diet, physical activity and weight control in cancer survivors . CA Cancer J Clin 2015 ; 65 : 167 – 189 . 19. Shapiro CL Jacobsen PB Henderson

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Survivorship, Version 2.2018, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology

Crystal S. Denlinger, Tara Sanft, K. Scott Baker, Gregory Broderick, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Debra L. Friedman, Mindy Goldman, Melissa Hudson, Nazanin Khakpour, Allison King, Divya Koura, Robin M. Lally, Terry S. Langbaum, Allison L. McDonough, Michelle Melisko, Jose G. Montoya, Kathi Mooney, Javid J. Moslehi, Tracey O'Connor, Linda Overholser, Electra D. Paskett, Jeffrey Peppercorn, William Pirl, M. Alma Rodriguez, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Paula Silverman, Sophia Smith, Karen L. Syrjala, Amye Tevaarwerk, Susan G. Urba, Mark T. Wakabayashi, Phyllis Zee, Nicole R. McMillian, and Deborah A. Freedman-Cass

, be addressed in all survivors who have completed anthracycline therapy. In addition, survivors with a history of anthracycline therapy should be advised to engage in regular physical activity, eat a healthy diet, and avoid behaviors that may increase

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Searching for Survivor-Specific Services at NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers: A Qualitative Assessment

Betsy Rolland and Jordan Eschler

explicitly discussed prevention services with respect to cancer survivors. Information provided on prevention topics was generally vague, and might advise survivors to “be active” or “eat a healthy diet,” without any mention of available supportive services

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Palliative Radiotherapy Versus Esophageal Stent Placement in the Management of Patients With Metastatic Esophageal Cancer

Emily J. Martin, Andrew R. Bruggeman, Vinit V. Nalawade, Reith R. Sarkar, Edmund M. Qiao, Brent S. Rose, and James D. Murphy

diet.” Dysphagia scores were assigned using a well-established 5-point dysphagia scoring system, with 0 representing no dysphagia and 4 representing complete inability to swallow. 14 – 20 Statistical Analysis We assessed differences in baseline

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Patient Attitudes and Issues in Colon Cancer Screening

Dayna S. Early and Darrell M. Gray II

and discomfort may occur, but patients are not restricted in terms of diet or activity after the procedure is complete. FS is very effective for identifying and removing polyps in the distal colon, 4 , 5 but only examines approximately one-fourth to

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Role of Adjuvant and Posttreatment Exercise Programs in Breast Health

Jennifer A. Ligibel

% CI, 1.45–10.50) and those who increased activity had a decreased risk of death (HR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.22–1.38). Finally, physical activity in combination with a healthy diet was shown to be associated with improved survival in the Women's Healthy

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Advocating for Equity in Cancer Care

James McCanney, Terrell Johnson, Lindsey A.M. Bandini, Shonta Chambers, Lynette Bonar, and Robert W. Carlson

likely to engage in shared decision-making. Furthermore, individuals living on the Navajo Nation frequently lack consistent running water, electricity, and proper refrigeration, which may present challenges to maintaining a healthy diet throughout and