Also: What is the relationship between essential oils and cancer?
Also: What is the relationship between essential oils and cancer?
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MARCH 22, 2018
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Obesity is a health condition in which a person’s body has too much fat tissue for it to function normally. Does being obese increases one's risk for cancer? There are a few leading theories about which obesity-related conditions can cause cancer.   
Panos Konstantinopoulos, MD, PhD, and Ursula Matulonis, MD
Immunotherapy has brought promising breakthroughs for several forms of cancer. Now, researchers are applying the knowledge they’ve gained in previous clinical trials to explore additional treatment options for patients with recurrent cervical cancer.   
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Hurricane Maria made it impossible for these patients to be treated in Puerto Rico. Now, they’re receiving care at Dana-Farber.
 
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What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer? In this video, Dana-Farber's Jochen H. Lorch, MD, MS, talks about common symptoms to look out for, how to do a self-exam, and when to see your physician.
essential oils
Essential oils, otherwise known as volatile oils, are produced when special cells found in plants are crushed – releasing their unique fragrances. For thousands of years, fragrant-rich plants have been used as a means of healing through a process now known as aromatherapy.
David A. Reardon, MD
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