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The Indo-American Cancer Association (IACA) is a group of cancer specialists of Indian subcontinent heritage with a mission to advance cancer care in India.

 Houston, TX
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Joined May 2011
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Some patients are more likely to develop lymphedema after cancer treatment. What you should know from our experts Dr. Ed Chang and Dr. Mark Schaverien: bit.ly/2HjrT2J #lymphedema #EndCancer

Lymphedema surgery eases symptoms of this cancer treatment side effect

Lymphedema is a cancer treatment side effect that can lead to swelling, pain and infections. It can be treated through noninvasive methods like massage, compression garments & physical therapy.

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More evidence confirming their effectiveness + what kind of mask works the best at blocking those virus-spreading droplets: cle.clinic/3jpgNJX
How Masks Work: What You Should Know About Them

How Masks Work: What You Should Know About Them

Whether or not you choose to wear a mask is a personal decision. An infectious disease specialist lays out the facts you need to know as you weigh your options.

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First requirement for “good death”- knowledge that death is approaching and what can be expected. @roopgursahani in Journal of the Association of Physicians of India Vol 66 April 2018 –@KublerRoss @palliumindia @iahpc @whpca #palliativecare
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Our Dr. Sattva Neelapu is a pioneer in CAR T cell therapy. Now he, along with our Dr. Katy Rezvani, is working to improve this type of immunotherapy to benefit more patients: go.nature.com/3j2bzUF @nature @lab_rezvani #EndCancer
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Routine use of NGS panel can identify clinically relevant tumor biomarkers and potential candidates for immunotherapy fal.cn/3azvw #immunoonc #JCOPO
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#Italy 🇮🇹 was the first Western country to be heavily affected by #COVID19. The government & community, across all levels, reacted strongly & turned around the trajectory of the epidemic with a series of science-based measures. This video tells the story of 🇮🇹’s experience.
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Our patients depend on blood and platelet donations, and our need is especially great right now. Schedule an appointment to donate today: mdanderson.org/bloodbank #EndCancer
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5 simple changes that have the power to improve your life: cle.clinic/2Tx5qHg
Successful Aging: How To Stay Healthier Longer

Successful Aging: How To Stay Healthier Longer

People in the U.S. are living longer than ever. And we all want to spend those years living a full life, rather than just managing chronic disease. Check out these tips that can help ensure your...

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Palliative Care for Patients With Cancer in the COVID-19 Era ja.ma/2TyuyeP
#Socialdistancing is just as important now as it was when the #COVID19 pandemic began. Our Dr. Roy Chemaly shares how to protect yourself as people begin to go out in public more often: bit.ly/2L7YmKG #endcancer
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Indian American professor develops low-cost portable ventilator at Georgia Tech nripulse.com/indian-american…
Higher mortality in men from COVID19 infection-understanding the factors that drive the differences between the biological sexes disq.us/t/3o481ek
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Clinical Characteristics, Comorbidities, and Outcomes Among Patients With COVID-19 Hospitalized in the NYC Area ja.ma/2Wd1o6I jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
QI project led by oncology fellows improved palliative care use in patients w/ advanced cancer fal.cn/37Vx4 #pallonc #JCOOP
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Palliative care and the COVID-19 pandemic thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Palliative care and the COVID-19 pandemic

Palliative care and the COVID-19 pandemic

Palliative care services are under-resourced at the best of times. The 2017 Lancet Commission on Palliative Care and Pain Relief described the widespread lack of access to inexpensive and effective...

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Meet IACA Palliative Care Co-Chair Dr. Mona Gupta on AIPNO Webinar Dr. Mona Gupta-Communication skills during - Covid-19 era & Dr. Dalbir Sandhu- Decoding the GUT feeling in COVID-19 May 3, 2020, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/669912467?…
crstonline.com/article.asp?i… Our article on Challenges and adaptations in palliative care for advanced Cancer patients during Covid 19 pandemic. @pbaliga_kmc @cspramesh @kmc_manipal @NancyPreston16 @VanitaNoronha @ManipalUni @anilbhatortho
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Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Guidelines for Home Isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesf…
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The key role of palliative care in response to the COVID-19 tsunami of suffering thelancet.com/journals/lance…
How to safely enjoy your time outside, even during the coronavirus pandemic. cle.clinic/359DXON
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