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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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A Healthy Relationship With the Sun
Discover how to maintain a healthy relationship with the sun. Learn about skin cancer risk factors and effective sun pro...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Improve Your Home Environment With Houseplants
Discover how houseplants can enhance your home environment and improve mental health by providing a natural, calming atm...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Importance of Strength Training During and After Cancer Diagnosis
Strength training significantly reduces mortality risk, including from cancer. Even one session weekly benefits cancer s...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2024
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Lead the Change: Join the Youth Cancer Council
The Youth Cancer Council is a bold, youth-led platform bringing together 100 young people across Europe who have lived e...
SurvivorshipAllYARN
2025
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The Effects of Tobacco on Health and the Environment
Tobacco use is a major cause of preventable disease and cancer, impacting both health and the environment. Quitting smok...
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2025
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A Motivating Booklet for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Discover and discuss sustainable lifestyle concepts like walking distance and carbon footprint using an engaging interac...
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2025
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Plogging: Combining Ecology and Sport
Plogging combines jogging with litter picking, promoting fitness and environmental cleanliness. Originating in Sweden, i...
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2025
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Air Pollution and Cancer
Air pollution causes nearly 7 million deaths annually, with significant links to lung cancer. Learn about its sources, h...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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The Truth About Superfoods
Explore the truths and myths about superfoods, their nutritional benefits, and the misconceptions surrounding them. Lear...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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What Are Food Labels Hiding?
Discover how food labels can obscure vital information and learn to interpret them effectively for healthier dietary cho...
OACCUsAllOACCUs
2025
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Effective Tips for Coping with Cancer Side Effects and Improving Your Well-Being
Navigating cancer treatment can be overwhelming, but managing side effects such as fatigue, nausea, pain, and emotional...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Dating as a Cancer Survivor: Overcoming Challenges, Building Connections, and Embracing Love
Discover how cancer survivors navigate the complexities of dating, from rebuilding confidence to fostering deep connecti...
SurvivorshipAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Fertility After Cancer Treatment: Options, Challenges, and Hope for Survivors
Discover how cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can impact fertility and the options available...
FertilityAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Nutrition for Cancer Recovery: Essential Foods and Tips to Boost Healing and Strength
Discover how nutrition can aid cancer recovery by rebuilding strength, boosting immunity, and supporting healing after t...
NutritionAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid for Cancer Patients: Resources & Tips for Support
Discover financial aid options for cancer patients facing overwhelming medical costs. Learn about assistance from nonpro...
Financial DiscriminationAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Life After Cancer Treatment: Navigating Recovery, Resilience, and Renewed Purpose
Discover life after cancer treatment with this insightful guide on recovery, resilience, and rediscovery. Explore strate...
SurvivorshipAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Essential Cancer Survivor Support: Resources, Tips, and Tools for Thriving After Treatment
Discover the journey of cancer survivors and the vital role of support systems in overcoming post-treatment challenges....
SurvivorshipAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Exercise for Cancer Survivors: Boost Recovery, Strength, and Quality of Life
Discover how exercise transforms the recovery journey for cancer survivors. From boosting energy to improving mood and r...
Physical activityAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Top Hobbies for Cancer Survivors to Boost Healing, Joy, and Wellness
Discover the transformative power of hobbies for cancer survivors. This article explores how creative, physical, social,...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Support, Educate, and Advocate for Young Warriors
Join the fight against pediatric cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about the challenges families fac...
SurvivorshipAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Understanding Secondary Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understand secondary cancer, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Learn how metastatic cancer spreads...
Quality of LifeAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Understanding Cancer Gene Silencing: A Breakthrough in Targeted Cancer Therapy
Discover how cancer gene silencing is revolutionizing treatment by targeting faulty genes at the root of the disease. Ex...
ScienceAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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Understanding Cytogenetics Testing for Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Breakthroughs
Discover the critical role of cytogenetics testing in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn how advanced techniques like...
ScienceAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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What Causes Cancer? Understanding Genetic, Lifestyle, and Environmental Risk Factors
Discover the complex causes of cancer, from genetic mutations and inherited risks to lifestyle choices like smoking, die...
ScienceAllEU-CAYAS-NET
2025
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