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November 26, 2025Since vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796, the life-saving science of immunization has helped stop the spread of many serious illnesses. Once-common viruses like polio are rare today becau...
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November 21, 2016Edward Cornfeld, MD, a former Ob/Gyn from Rockville, Md., is one lucky man. At 87, the avid swimmer sits in the warm sun of his bright kitchen and thinks back to last June 18. “I remember waking up br...
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November 16, 2016From relieving pain to reducing symptoms to restoring peace of mind, palliative care helps seriously ill patients live a better life. -
November 15, 2016By Cheryl Hughes, Licensed clinical social worker, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
At every stage in your journey with cancer, you are likely to have uncertainties or worries. Your doctor can help to allay some of these fears and let you know the impact that cancer treatment may hav...
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November 10, 2016When you’ve been through breast cancer and have weathered the storm of diagnosis and treatment, it’s normal to want nothing more than to climb back ashore and reclaim your former life.Many cancer surv...
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November 02, 2016Having a healthy diet has never been easier thanks to MedStar Health and WellRooted providing convenient and diverse meal options delivered to your door. -
October 25, 2016By Cheryl Hughes, Licensed clinical social worker, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
One of the first thoughts many patients have after learning they have cancer is, “How do I tell my children?”At first, you may be inclined to avoid the question altogether. This is understandable; you...
