Fighting cancer with everything we know™
We believe that knowledge is power. And in the fight versus cancer, AccessHope deploys the latest evidence-based recommendations, research, knowledge, and insights to employees and their treating oncologists across the country, regardless of their zip code.
Lung cancer can be a complex disease, and oncologists are finding that the best way to fight it involves more than one treatment. While surgery is a common way to treat early-stage lung cancer, fortifying surgery with other modes of therapy can lead to the best outcomes. And that’s where perioperative therapy for early-stage lung cancer comes in.
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For people with cancer to enjoy longer, healthier lives, leaps forward in biomedical research are required. Dedicated investigators have advanced the fight against cancer on many fronts over the last year, and we’re happy to share good news about some of the latest developments.
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The immune system is the body’s network of cells and organs that help fend off infections and other diseases, including cancer. Conceptually, cancer evolution requires immune evasion. The immune system can be armed and trained to fight cancer, and immunotherapy uses a person’s own immune system to fight certain cancers.
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Radiation therapy is high-energy X-ray that has been used to kill cancer cells for more than 100 years. There are different types of radiation such as proton therapy and photon therapy (conventional radiation).
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Cancer treatment is not one-size-fits-all, and the goals of therapy may be different across individuals who require treatment. It typically involves local, systematic therapy, and precision oncology.
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Chemotherapy is medication used to destroy cancer cells. This may cure the cancer or slow its growth. It may also ease cancer symptoms by shrinking tumors that are causing problems.
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Your body image is your mental picture of how you look. Before cancer, you were used to the picture of yourself that you carried in your mind. If the illness or its treatment has affected your appearance, it’s natural to have feelings about that. In some cases, it may take time to feel comfortable in your skin again. Here’s what to expect and tips on how to cope.
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Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in the United States and across the world. It also is one of the major illnesses that cause individuals to worry. Cancer can be diagnosed through screening, when it is asymptomatic, or when symptoms are present.
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Studies show that academic oncologists are using biomarker testing at a higher percentage than community-based oncologists, despite national guidelines. Learn why, and how cancer experts well-versed in the latest testing and treatments can help close this knowledge gap in cancer care.
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People with cancer experience a range of emotions upon receiving their diagnosis. By offering AccessHope’s cancer-focused employee benefit, employers can connect them to the supportive services they need for their mental health.
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