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August 2023
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Cancer Care Worth Traveling For
Find out why Majiel Baker says traveling to MSK for breast cancer care was the "best decision I could have made for me and my family."
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Giving Blood to Help People With Cancer
Discover how easy it is to donate blood — and the real impact your donation makes.
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About Herbs
Essential Updates
Blue-green algae
Blue-green algae
A systematic review reported benefits of blue‑green algae in reducing obesity indices in obese and overweight adults.
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Calendula
Calendula
According to another systematic review, more studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of calendula against radiation therapy‑induced dermatitis.
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Scorpion Venom
Scorpion Venom
The belief that scorpions have medicinal properties has existed for centuries.

Scorpion venom products are marketed as having anticancer, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties, but they remain untested and unregulated.
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Recipe of the Month
Recipe: Cauliflower Rice With Shrimp
This heart‑healthy recipe gives you the flavor of shrimp fried rice — without the sodium or carbohydrates.
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