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Cancer survivorship: What comes next after treatment

June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month — a time to recognize the unique experiences of cancer survivors. Learn what defines survivorship, what care survivors need, and how experiences differ by cancer type

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause frequent gut distress like bloating, cramps, constipation, or diarrhea. One common way to relieve IBS is a challenging diet eliminating a long list of foods containing hard-to-digest sugars known as FODMAPs.

A recent small trial suggests a simpler approach: try targeting only certain FODMAPs. People who eliminated specific culprits—found in foods like onions, garlic, beans, and wheat—often saw their IBS symptoms improve. 

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