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Becky Walker

I'm Becky and I'm the Community Manager for Navigating Cancer

We are pleased to announce Navigating Cancer will offer Webinar sessions to assist users in navigating the site. A Webinar allows you to view a real-time demonstration on your computer screen and the opportunity to ask questions. The first sessions will focus on your Privacy Settings, using the Daily Health Journal, and creating a Support Community. Contact me via my profile, Becky Walker indicating your interest to register, and I will provide you the dates and time frames for your selection.

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Understand your red blood counts

Red blood cells pick up oxygen as blood passes though the lungs and release it to the cells in the body. If you have low red blood cells you may feel tired and not at your best. Know your labs and monitor your side effects so you can partner more closely with your physician.

What is carcinoma of unknown primary?

Carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found somewhere in the body, but the place where they first started growing (the origin or primary site) cannot be found. This occurs in about 2%-4% of cancer patients.

Actually, CUP can be described as a group of different types of cancer all of which have become known by the place or places in the body where the cancer has spread (metastasized) from another part of the body. Because all of these diseases are not alike, chance of recovery (prognosis) and choice of treatment may be different for each patient.

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