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Sound Advice
Summer 2021vol 11 | issue 02
Ensuring that doctors respect your cultural background, addressing anxiety caused by the pandemic, and discussing end-of-life plans. -
Facts and Stats
Categorizing Skin CancerA knowledge of the different types of skin cancer can help you remain vigilant.
by Bradley Jones
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Healthy Habits
Low-Budget EatsPlanning ahead can yield a balanced diet at a reasonable price.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Healthy Habits
Fighting FitTai chi benefits cancer survivors in body, but also in mind.
by Tara Santora
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Your Cancer Guide
A Space for Self-CareCancer survivors can build routines to address their needs during and after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Feeling DistantA little bit of planning can help streamline cancer care, even when you are caregiving from afar.
by Karen J. Bannan
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More Data on COVID-19 Vaccination and Cancer
Studies indicate that many people with cancer have an antibody response to the vaccines, but this response may be reduced or absent in certain patients.
by Anna Goshua
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Putting the Patient in the Driver’s Seat
In her new book, Cancer Support Community executive chair Kim Thiboldeaux offers advice to patients on how to steer their way through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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A Closer Look at Sarcopenia
Gastrointestinal oncologist and health services researcher Ryan Nipp discusses new research about how muscle quality correlates with cancer outcomes.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Rethinking Access to Disability Benefits
Advances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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