Ask the CIS : Cancer Information Service
"Ask the CIS" is a short, easy-to-read cancer column providing answers to cancer related questions. The column is based on the latest cancer information from the National Cancer Institute. The Cancer Information Service of the Mid-South produces four columns, in question-and-answer format, monthly.
- April 2007
- What questions should I ask my doctor about the results of my prostate biopsy?
- I’m having radiation therapy soon. What are some of the common side effects?
- What are the symptoms of bladder cancer?
- How can I take care of myself during chemotherapy?
- March 2007
- What are the symptoms of kidney cancer?
- I was recently diagnosed with cancer, and my doctor suggested a support group. How could it help me?
- What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
- What are the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial?
- February 2007
- My doctor told me that my risk of prostate cancer is higher because I am African American. What are other risk factors for prostate cancer?
- What are the symptoms of leukemia?
- My child just finished treatment for cancer. What can I do to help her stay healthy?
- Are light cigarettes safer than regular cigarettes?
- January 2007
- I would like to quit smoking. What steps should I take?
- I am meeting with my doctor this week to discuss my abnormal Pap test result. What questions should I ask?
- I’m taking chemotherapy for breast cancer and don’t feel like eating. What can I do?
- My doctor mentioned a cancer prevention clinical trial. What questions should I ask?
- December 2006
- I’m trying to quit smoking. What can I do?
- I recently found some bright red patches inside my mouth. Are these signs of oral cancer?
- My mother’s doctor suggested hospice care. How could it help her?
- I’m looking after my mother during her cancer treatment. What can I do to take care of myself?
- November 2006
- After my cancer treatment is over, what kinds of medical records & information should I keep?
- October 2006
: Breast Cancer Awareness
- What is a mammogram?
- What is inflammatory breast cancer?
- I have breast cancer. How can I find a support group?
- I want to find out more about complementary medicine.
- September 2006
- What treatment is best for early prostate cancer?
- What should I consider when choosing a doctor for cancer treatment?
- I’m trying to quit smoking, but it’s hard because I feel so anxious.
- August 2006
: Smoking
- Does secondhand smoke cause cancer?
- What makes tobacco smoke so harmful?
- Is it bad for my health to be around my husband while he’s smoking?
- How can I protect my young son from secondhand smoke?
- July 2006 : HPV & Cervical Cancer
- I’ve heard there’s a newly approved HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. What’s HPV?
- How does the new HPV vaccine for cervical cancer work?
- A tumor was found in my liver, but I was diagnosed with breast cancer. How did the doctor know?
- What does metastatic mean?
- June 2006
- After my cancer treatment is over, what should I discuss with my doctor during checkups?
- Do you have tips for healthy eating after cancer treatment?
- How might my health improve after I quit smoking?
- I’m trying to quit smoking, but it’s so hard to start the day without a cigarette. What can I do?
- May 2006 : Skin Cancer
- How can I prevent skin cancer?
- What are the signs of skin cancer?
- How can I check myself for signs of skin cancer?
