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    Caring Canines: Receive Support from a Four-legged Friend

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Caring Canines Wheaten Terrier with owner at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Hanna, a Wheaten terrier, visits the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center with her owner, Evelyn McAdams, as part of the Caring Canines therapy dog program.

 

Caring canines: Receive support from a four-legged friend
With pet-assisted therapy, a furry friend can provide you with love and help ease loneliness and anxiety.

Mouth sores caused by cancer treatment: How to cope
Some cancer treatments may lead to mouth sores, which can be painful and distressing. Discover why they happen, how to prevent them and which treatments help.

Slide show: Melanoma
Melanoma — a serious form of skin cancer — is often curable if you find it early. These melanoma pictures can help you determine what to look for.

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