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“A lot of people think that sugar feeds cancer. But what if I told you that cutting sugar too aggressively could also have negative, unexpected effects?” — Eric K. Singhi, MD

“Hair loss can be very debilitating. We should start thinking about more proactive strategies to mitigate risks.” — Yagiz Matthew Akiska, MD/MPH candidate, George Washington University

The research suggests that patients with cancer who previously received preventative prescriptions even without pain may now be less likely to receive a prescription until they begin reporting pain.

“There are cholesterol quacks out there—some as smart as they are duplicitous—telling lies about cholesterol and statins, talking thousands of people into ignoring their dangerously high cholesterol.”

The nurses have an obligation to ensure that the patient knows what the procedure is and understands what she’s having done in general terms, not technical terms.

“I feel very confident [having the pharmacist involved], and I can say I do trust my pharmacist to do it. And I feel like my pharmacist may be the one to actually get me to stop smoking.”