Smoking May Worsen Pain for Cancer Patients
A new study has found that cancer patients who continue to smoke cigarettes may be worsening their pain, as they experience more pain than cancer patients who don’t smoke. The researchers found that for a variety of cancers and cancers in stages I to IV, smoking was associated with greater pain severity and the extent [...]
Adult Cancer Survivors at Greater Risk for Psychological Distress
Psychological distress can occur in anyone, but understanding the risks for developing problems can help to lead to prevention. According to a recent report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, long-term cancer survivors who developed their condition in adulthood are more likely to experience serious psychological distress. Science Daily recently reported on this finding, which [...]
