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  • Exploring When Breath Becomes Air

    Join our Facebook group to talk about themes in the poignant memoir by Paul Kalanithi.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Suicide Risk in Cancer Survivors

    Study looks at gender difference in suicide rates among those who have been diagnosed with cancer.

    by Cici Zhang

  • Canine Comfort

    Studies investigate whether visits from therapy dogs can increase the well-being of cancer patients and caregivers.

    by Jen Tota McGivney

  • Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments?

    The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • What Older Patients Value

    Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.

    by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

  • Omitting Obesity

    Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research.

    by Cici Zhang

  • Questioning an Entrenched Practice

    To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary.

    by Brad Jones

  • Cancer Patients Who Are Parents

    Patients who are diagnosed with advanced cancer while parenting young children have special priorities and needs.

    by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

  • Advocacy Spotlight: Sorting Out Priorities

    Ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions.

    by Cici Zhang

  • Bill Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer Research

    The STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.

    by Brad Jones