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Your Cancer Guide
Your Results Are AvailableWeb-based patient portals provide immediate access to test results and doctor's notes. But is that a good thing?
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Addressing Depression Head-onCaregivers may need to advocate for themselves to get mental health support.
by K.J. Bannan
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Healthy Habits
Plant PowerPlant-based diets may help people with prostate cancer reduce their risk for disease progression.
by Anne Danahy
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Healthy Habits
Connection Is KeyResearch suggests social activity is beneficial for cancer survivors’ longevity.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Q&A
Solving a Medical MysteryJournalist Lawrence Ingrassia traces the scientific history of a genetic disorder that predisposes families like his to cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Sound Advice
How Can People With Cancer Avoid Getting Lymphedema?Talk with your provider before surgery and stay active to help prevent this side effect.
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Sound Advice
Can Cancer Survivors Donate Blood?The type of cancer and the time since treatment determine eligibility for blood donation.
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Sound Advice
How Can I Help Protect a Loved One With Cancer From Falling?Monitor blood pressure and take precautions around the home to reduce the risk.
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Facts and Stats
Financial FalloutNearly half of cancer survivors report their treatment left them in debt.
by Thomas Celona
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Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
The test, which analyzes urine for 18 cancer-specific genes, ruled out the need for biopsy in men with elevated PSA without a digital rectal exam.
by Sandra Gordon
The Power of ComedyIn a new play, the pain of cancer can be a chance to laugh.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer SurvivorsPeople treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Online Second OpinionsMore than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Inaugural AACR IO Conference Kicks Off With Celebration of Immune CheckpointsImmune checkpoint icons James Allison and Arlene Sharpe shared their journeys and a look ahead on the opening night of the inaugural AACR IO conference.
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A New Resource Provides a Sanctuary for Black TNBC PatientsThe Black TNBC Sanctuary was created to help Black women with triple-negative breast cancer get answers about their diagnosis and care.
Dr. Humberto M. Guiot: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer in a Community-Based Clinical Trial
