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POLA Editorial Team
The POLA Editorial Team is dedicated to providing accurate, accessible information about cancer for patients, survivors, and their families across Europe.
Articles by POLA Editorial Team
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Youth Cancer Europe's Research and Advocacy on Fertility and Cancer
In 2022 Youth Cancer Europe launched a Survey on Awareness and Accessibility to Fertility Preservation Procedures in Eur...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2022
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Effects of Cancer Treatment on Nutritional Status of Children: Study Shows Risks of Overweight and Fat Mass Persist Even After Treatment Ends
Research shows that survivors after a brain tumor or leukemia are more likely to be overweight. Attention to nutrition a...
Late Effects of TreamentAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Navigating Financial Support for Cancer Patients
Understand the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis and discover various avenues for financial assistance during this...
Financial DiscriminationAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects through Diet
Discover how to manage chemotherapy side effects with dietary adjustments, focusing on foods to avoid, nutrient-rich opt...
NutritionAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Uplifting Gifts and Actions: Thoughtful Ideas for Supporting Loved Ones Battling Cancer
Discover meaningful gift ideas and supportive actions for loved ones battling cancer, including items and activities tha...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Finding Your Circle: Navigating Cancer Support Groups for Patients and Survivors
Discover the benefits of cancer support groups, the different types available, and how to find the right group to help y...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Dealing with Hair Loss During and After Chemotherapy: Understanding the Causes and Finding Solutions
This article discusses the well-known side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which is hair loss. It explains...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Healthy Eating for Cancer Prevention: Separating Myths from Facts, Reducing Risk with a Balanced Diet and Lifestyle
This article discusses the role of diet in reducing the risk of cancer and provides practical advice for making healthy...
NutritionAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Being a Friend in the Time of Cancer: Practical Tips for Supporting Your Loved One Through the Journey
Learn how to support a friend with cancer with practical tips and strategies that can help you be there for your loved o...
Mental HealthAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Caring for Caregivers: Providing Practical and Emotional Support to Caregivers of Cancer Patients
Cancer doesn't just affect the patient - it affects their loved ones too. Caregivers of cancer patients often feel overw...
Psychosocial CareAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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What to Eat and What to Avoid During Cancer Treatment
During cancer treatment, nutrition plays an important role even more, especially in helping patients cope with the side...
NutritionAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2023
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Yellow Scarves
The “Pañuelos Amarillos” program offers free activities for survivors, their families as well as increases awareness and...
SurvivorshipAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2022
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FORGOTTEN BATTLE: How Facing Cancer in My Teens Plunged Me into a Deep Depression and a Battle with PTSD
Youth Cancer Europe’s Jaymz Goodman, from the UK, is the main subject of an article in The Sun that puts the mental heal...
Mental HealthAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2021
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