The authorities have jointly agreed that patients on active cancer treatment are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection and complications. Hence, there is a necessity to prioritize patients with cancer for the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more: Guide for COVID-19 Vaccine for Cancer Patients Article
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Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer can be treated through chemotherapy, a treatment of drugs that destroy cancer cells.
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV)
Infection with COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV) causes respiratory problems in humans. Transmission of COVID-19 occurs mainly through contact with respiratory sections from an infected person, however, fecal contamination may also spread the virus. Symptoms start off flu-like and progress to coughing, fever, shortness of breath, shaking chills, headache, loss of sense of taste and/or smell, muscle pain, and sore throat. Treatment focuses on supportive care and symptom relief. COVID-19 vaccines are available.
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What Is Microsporidiosis?
Microsporidiosis is an infection caused by the microsporidia parasite. The disease is uncommon in people with normal immune systems. Symptoms in people with immune deficiency include diarrhea, malabsorption, gallbladder disease, cough, labored breathing, urinary tract infection, bowel perforation and keratoconjunctivitis. Microsporidiosis treatment depends on the site of infection and the species of microsporidia involved.
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Can Diarrhea Be an Initial Symptom of COVID-19?
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What Are the Most Common Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?
Most people recover from COVID-19 in two weeks. The most common long-term effects of COVID-19 infection are mood problems, neurological issues, heart disease, liver disease, lung disease, and heart disease.
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Colon Cancer Prevention
Colorectal cancer is both curable and preventable if it is detected early and completely removed before the cancerous cells metastasize to other parts of the body. Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy (along with digital rectal examination and stool occult blood testing) are both effective at preventing colo-rectal cancers and detecting early colo-rectal cancers.
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How Long Does Immunity Last After You Get Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines?
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What is Herd Immunity, and How Does It Help to Protect the Population from COVID-19?
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What Should a Pregnant Woman Do If She Has COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus. If you are pregnant and you think you have COVID-19, get professional medical help as soon as possible to reduce the risk of medical complications.
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Medications & Supplements
- ivermectin
- Paxlovid
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- pectin oropharyngeal
- sodium thiosulfate
- Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
- octreotide
- hydroxyurea
- remdesivir
- dextromethorphan
- exemestane
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- Brukinsa (zanubrutinib)
- pseudoephedrine
- Types of Cervical Cancer Medications
- bitter melon
- The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
- Inqovi (decitabine and cedazuridine)
- Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj)
- Ziextenzo (pegfilgrastim-bmez)
- Zejula (niraparib)
- Ayvakit (avapritinib)
- baricitinib
- Types of Vaginal Cancer Medications
- Udenyca (pegfilgrastim-cbqv)
- Fusilev (levoleucovorin)
- Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix)
- Types of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Medications
- Nyvepria (pegfilgrastim-apgf)
- Pemazyre (pemigatinib)
- How Do COVID-19 Vaccines Work?
- Valchlor (mechlorethamine)
- Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel)
- pembrolizumab
- Aliqopa (copanlisib)
- Fentora (fentanyl citrate)
- Tabloid (thioguanine)
Prevention & Wellness
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- Allergic Reaction to Your First COVID Shot? Risk of Another Is Low
- COVID Shots Less Effective for People With Weak Immune Systems
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- 'Urgent Threat' of COVID Vaccine Misinformation
- COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are 3 Times Higher Than From Infection
- Many Are Struck by New Maladies After COVID
- 'Mix & Match' COVID Vaccine Approach in Testing
- All COVID Infections Raise Odds for Lingering Symptoms
- J&J COVID Vaccine Pause After Blood Clot Risk
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- COVID Vaccines for All by End of May
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