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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

What Are Food Labels Hiding?
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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...

OACCUsAll
2025
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Learn how everyday actions contribute to your carbon footprint and discover practical ways to reduce it for a healthier...

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2025
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Effective Tips for Coping with Cancer Side Effects and Improving Your Well-Being
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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...

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2025
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Dating as a Cancer Survivor: Overcoming Challenges, Building Connections, and Embracing Love
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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...

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2025
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Fertility After Cancer Treatment: Options, Challenges, and Hope for Survivors
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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...

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2025
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Nutrition for Cancer Recovery: Essential Foods and Tips to Boost Healing and Strength
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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...

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2025
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Comprehensive Guide to Financial Aid for Cancer Patients: Resources & Tips for Support
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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 DiscriminationAll
2025
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Life After Cancer Treatment: Navigating Recovery, Resilience, and Renewed Purpose
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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...

SurvivorshipAll
2025
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Essential Cancer Survivor Support: Resources, Tips, and Tools for Thriving After Treatment
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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....

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2025
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Exercise for Cancer Survivors: Boost Recovery, Strength, and Quality of Life
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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...

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2025
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Top Hobbies for Cancer Survivors to Boost Healing, Joy, and Wellness
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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 LifeAll
2025
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Support, Educate, and Advocate for Young Warriors
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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...

SurvivorshipAll
2025
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Understanding Secondary Cancer: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Understanding Secondary Cancer: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Understand secondary cancer, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Learn how metastatic cancer spreads...

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2025
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Understanding Cancer Gene Silencing: A Breakthrough in Targeted Cancer Therapy
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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...

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2025
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Understanding Cytogenetics Testing for Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Breakthroughs
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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...

ScienceAll
2025
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What Causes Cancer? Understanding Genetic, Lifestyle, and Environmental Risk Factors
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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...

ScienceAll
2025
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Empowering Cancer Survivors with Tattoo Nipples: Confidence After Mastectomy
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Empowering Cancer Survivors with Tattoo Nipples: Confidence After Mastectomy

Discover how 3D nipple tattoos empower breast cancer survivors to reclaim confidence after mastectomy. This article expl...

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2025
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What Youth Cancer Services Exist? Comprehensive Guide to Support & Care Options
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What Youth Cancer Services Exist? Comprehensive Guide to Support & Care Options

Discover specialized youth cancer services that provide medical care, emotional support, and social connections tailored...

SurvivorshipAll
2025
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How to Give to Youth Cancer Research: Top Ways to Make a Difference Today
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How to Give to Youth Cancer Research: Top Ways to Make a Difference Today

Learn how you can make a difference in youth cancer research by donating, volunteering, or raising awareness. Discover t...

ScienceAll
2025
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Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients: Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team for Better Care
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Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients: Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team for Better Care

Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but asking the right questions is crucial. Learn what to ask your hea...

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2025
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Can You Get Life Insurance if You Have Cancer? Exploring Your Options and Eligibility
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Can You Get Life Insurance if You Have Cancer? Exploring Your Options and Eligibility

Discover how a cancer diagnosis impacts life insurance eligibility. Learn about your options, from guaranteed issue to t...

Financial DiscriminationAll
2024
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World Cancer Day: Unite for Awareness, Prevention, and Global Action Against Cancer
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World Cancer Day: Unite for Awareness, Prevention, and Global Action Against Cancer

Discover the importance of World Cancer Day, observed every February 4th, in uniting global efforts to fight cancer. Lea...

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2025
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Body Image After Cancer: Embracing Change, Building Confidence, and Finding Self-Acceptance
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Body Image After Cancer: Embracing Change, Building Confidence, and Finding Self-Acceptance

Discover how cancer survivors can navigate body image changes with resilience, self-compassion, and empowerment. From ma...

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2025
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Advocacy for Cancer Awareness: Promoting Prevention, Education, and Support for a Healthier Future
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Advocacy for Cancer Awareness: Promoting Prevention, Education, and Support for a Healthier Future

Discover the power of cancer advocacy in raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting patients and commu...

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2025
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