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When heart cancer does happen, it can be particularly serious. Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images

Why is heart cancer so rare? A biologist explains

Studying why heart cells are less likely to become cancerous can provide clues to improving heart regeneration and treatments for heart disease.
Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience. Artur Plawgo/Science Photo Library via Getty Images

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Many cancer survivors struggle with muscle weakness, which can be so profound that they may have difficulties walking up a couple of flights of stairs or going shopping for groceries on their own.
International guidelines say that all older adults should have a geriatric assessment prior to making a decision about their cancer treatment. (Shutterstock)

The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think

The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable: aging. Older adults with cancer benefit from a geriatric assessment before making treatment decisions, but this is still not routine care.
Understanding and avoiding verbal microaggressions can help create a more inclusive environment for cancer patients. Bangkok Click Studio / Shutterstock

Words matter to people living with cancer. Here’s how verbal microaggressions affect their mental state

People with cancer are vulnerable to verbal microaggressions. Learn what they look like and how to reduce their impact here.

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