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		<title>Depression and Cancer: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Support</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A cancer diagnosis can shake the foundations of daily life. Sadness, grief, and uncertainty are natural responses when plans feel disrupted and the future looks unfamiliar. But when low mood lingers, intensifies, or begins to interfere with everyday activities, it may be more than a passing emotional response. It may be depression, and it deserves [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Understanding (and Combating) Cancer-Related Fatigue</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fatigue is not just “being tired.” For many people facing cancer, it can feel like an invisible weight — ever present, deeply exhausting, and disproportionate to activity or rest. At Arizona Oncology, we see this symptom on the frontline of care, and we know that fatigue profoundly affects physical well-being, emotional resilience, and daily life.‍ [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Protect Your Immune System This Holiday Season: Safety Tips for Cancer Patients</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The holidays bring joy, togetherness, and—let’s be honest—a whole lot of germs. For cancer patients, especially those in active treatment or with therapy-related immunosuppression, navigating seasonal celebrations requires a little more strategy. The good news? With a few mindful adjustments, you can protect your immune system and still enjoy the spirit of the season. Here’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What Happens When You Quit Smoking: How Your Body Starts to Heal</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve smoked for years, you may wonder if quitting now will really help. The answer is absolutely yes. Your body begins healing almost immediately after your last cigarette, improving circulation, oxygen levels, and lung health within hours. Over time, quitting smoking dramatically reduces your risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Here’s what [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Breast Cancer Breakthroughs 2025</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting several groundbreaking developments that were introduced at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting. Over 40,000 oncologists, scientists, and breast cancer patient advocates came together to discuss advancements in breast cancer research, early detection, and cutting-edge treatments, offering hope to individuals diagnosed at every stage, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Arizona Oncology Offers Leading-Edge Prostate Cancer Treatment: Pluvicto™</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Arizona Oncology, we know a prostate cancer diagnosis may feel overwhelming. Our physicians are relentlessly dedicated to delivering the best care possible for each patient’s individual needs. That’s why our multidisciplinary tumor board committee includes experts in urology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology, who all work together to develop your optimal treatment [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>All Your Breast Cancer Surgery Questions: Answered</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Q&#38;A with Breast Surgical Oncologist LaNette F. Smith, MD Most women, when faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, want to know what their surgical options are. While the majority have a general understanding of terminology such as “lumpectomy,” “mastectomy,” and “double mastectomy,” much nuance exists within those larger categories, and new techniques, innovations, and options [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Finding Strength in the Journey: Cancer, Disability, and the Power of Independence</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every July 26th, we honor Disability Independence Day—the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This landmark legislation broke barriers for millions of Americans living with disabilities, affirming their right to access, dignity, and independence. For many cancer patients and survivors, the topic of disability is deeply personal. Whether [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Turning the Tables on Testicular Cancer: Dr. Marshall Davis Shares His Journey from Patient to Physician</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At Arizona Oncology, we believe that compassion and connection should be present alongside clinical excellence. Few people embody this more than Dr. Marshall Davis, a longtime radiation oncologist based in Prescott. Dr. Davis brings not only decades of medical expertise to his patients—but also something even more powerful: personal experience. This National Cancer Survivor Month, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[Giving a Well-Deserved Shout-out to Our Oncology Nurses! Oncology nurses are truly the heart and soul of cancer care. They do so much more than manage treatments—they listen, comfort, advocate, and walk alongside patients and their families every step of the cancer journey. Whether it’s explaining a complex diagnosis, celebrating a good scan, or simply [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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