Category Archives: Cancer Type

What the heck is Neutropenia?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Robyn Stoller

Neutropenia (n): “granulocyte disorder characterized by an abnormally low number of neutrophils, the most important type of white blood cell“.(Wikipedia)  White blood cell counts can be determined by a simple blood test. Anyone undergoing cancer treatments will most likely experience some level of neutropenia at … More →

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CSC Commemorates October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Kim Thiboldeaux

Heading into October, it seems that everywhere you go there are symbols of breast cancer awareness and support – from pink apparel and household items, to special edition bejeweled cell phones. Here at the Cancer Support Community , we have … More →

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Shopping for New Boobs

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Robyn Stoller

CSC welcomes Robyn Stoller, founder of CancerHawk and tireless patient advocate as a guest blogger. We’re thrilled to be working with her and look forward to additional informative and insightful posts in the coming months. Alright… I have to admit, … More →

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Colorectal Cancer Report Card Released

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Kim Thiboldeaux

You might be surprised and saddened to learn that while many states are fighting and winning the battle against colon cancer through progressive legislation, many other states are failing to respond to this highly preventable disease.Colon cancer is estimated to … More →

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Expert Q&A Addresses New Findings in Treatment for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Kim Thiboldeaux

A recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer may not need to have multiple lymph nodes surgically removed following diagnosis. The findings of this study will change … More →

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