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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 Cancer
Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Cancer Talk
Online Second Opinions
More than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon