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Sound Advice
Should my family members undergo genetic testing for cancer?A genetic counselor can help determine if genetic testing would benefit you and your family.
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Your Cancer Guide
A Little PlanningTake these steps to help prepare for cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caring for the CaregiverTaking time for yourself, even for a short period, can provide perspective and bolster your reserves.
by K.J. Bannan
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Forward Look
Wrap-around Care for Kids With CancerLegislation creates opportunities and challenges for children with cancer who receive treatment while on hospice.
by Sharon Tregaskis
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Sound Advice
Can respite care allow me to take a break from caregiving?Respite care can provide temporary relief for those caring for a loved one with cancer.
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On Wearing a Brave Face for Myself and OthersA woman living with lung cancer reflects on the contrast between how people see her and how she feels as someone living with metastatic disease.
by Suzanne Adriana Remington
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Spouses of Cancer Patients Have Greater Risk of Psychiatric DisordersMental health support in the wake of a cancer diagnosis often doesn’t extend to spouses.
by Karon Warren
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An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrative MedicineASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
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Your Cancer Guide
Finding Light in Winter’s DarknessColder temperatures, gray skies and shorter days can dampen the spirits, which can heighten sadness associated with cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
