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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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Best Cancer Support Apps, Books, and Wellness Tools
The space between appointments can feel enormous. This guide covers the best cancer support apps, books, and wellness to...
Quality of LifeYARN
2026
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Hair Loss and Chemo: Timeline, Regrowth, and How to Cope
Chemo hair loss typically starts 1–4 weeks after your first treatment — and the fear of it can feel almost as overwhelmi...
Late Effects of TreatmentAllYARN
2026
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Leukemia Rash, Petechiae, and Bruising: What Skin Signs Actually Mean
A spray of tiny red dots on your shin. A bruise on your arm you can't explain. A rash that wasn't there yesterday. Then...
Late Effects of TreamentLeukemiaYARN
2026
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Weight Changes During and After Cancer Treatment: What’s Normal and What Helps
Cancer treatment often brings unexpected changes — including shifts in weight that can feel confusing or distressing. Th...
Psychosocial CareAllYARN
2026
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What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying of Cancer
When someone you love is dying of cancer, finding the right words feels impossible. This guide offers comforting phrases...
Psychosocial CareAllYARN
2026
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Cancer Survivor Stories: Real People, Real Hope
These aren't tidy endings — they're honest ones. Real cancer survivor stories from people in remission, in ongoing treat...
SurvivorshipAllYARN
2026
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Emotional Stages of a Cancer Diagnosis: What to Expect
The emotional stages of a cancer diagnosis don't follow a neat list — you might feel shock, anger, guilt, and unexpected...
Mental HealthAllYARN
2026
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🎬 30 Best Movies About Cancer That Will Move You to Tears (and Hope)
They're more than just films; they're stories that touch our hearts, showing us the highs and lows of battling this dise...
SurvivorshipAllYARN
2026
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Fear of Cancer Recurrence and Survivor Guilt: The Emotions Nobody Warns You About
Treatment ends, but the fear doesn't. Fear of cancer recurrence affects nearly 60% of survivors, and survivor guilt sits...
Mental HealthAllYARN
2026
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Cancer Support Groups: How They Help and How to Find One
Cancer support groups rarely look like the stereotype — and they're not just for patients. This guide covers what actual...
Psychosocial CareAllYARN
2026
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How to Support a Family Member with Cancer — What Helps and What Doesn’t
Cancer doesn't just happen to one person — it happens to a family. This guide addresses the emotional reality of support...
Psychosocial CareAllYARN
2026
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How to Support Someone with Cancer: A Practical Guide
When someone you love is going through cancer treatment, "let me know if you need anything" isn't enough. This guide cov...
Mental HealthAllYARN
2026
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What to Say to Someone with Cancer: Words That Actually Help
Not sure what to say to someone with cancer? This guide gives you specific phrases for conversations, texts, and cards —...
Mental HealthAllYARN
2026
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Core Strength Training for Cancer Recovery
Engage in strength training twice a week with 2 sets of 8-15 reps at moderate intensity. Mix arm, leg, and core exercise...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Full Body Strength Training During Cancer Recovery
Engage in strength training twice a week with 2 sets of 8-15 reps at moderate intensity. Combine arm, leg, and core exer...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Lower Body Strength Training During Cancer Recovery
Engage in strength training twice a week with 2 sets of 8-15 reps at moderate intensity. Include arm, leg, and core exer...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Strength Training During Cancer Recovery
Engage in strength training twice a week with 2 sets of 8-15 reps at moderate intensity. Mix arm, leg, and core exercise...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Stretching Training for During Recovery
Engage in stretching exercises twice a week, holding each position for 10-30 seconds. This routine aids in flexibility a...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Safe Mobility Exercises During Cancer Recovery
Explore essential mobility exercises to enhance flexibility and reduce stiffness. Ideal for warm-ups, these routines are...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Strength, Mobility & Core Exercise Library for Young Cancer Survivors
Explore a series of exercises including Cat-camel and Good morning with a fitness stick, designed to enhance flexibility...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Endurance Training Exercises for Young Cancer Survivors
Engage in endurance training at least 3 times a week for 30-60 minutes per session. Combine aerobic exercises with activ...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Sustainable Holiday Guide
Explore sustainable holiday practices to reduce your environmental impact this Christmas. From eco-friendly gifts to min...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Benefits of a Balanced Diet
A balanced diet is essential for good health, offering benefits like nutrient adequacy, weight management, and disease p...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Green and Blue Spaces
Explore how urban living impacts health and the restorative power of nature. Discover why green and blue spaces are vita...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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