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  • On Being Asked Not to Tell: Hiding Illness From Loved Ones

    Keeping her grandfather's cancer a secret from him felt counterintuitive to Tina Chai as a teen, but conversations with other Chinese Americans helped her understand the reasons Chinese physicians and families may practice cancer nondisclosure.

    by Tina Chai

  • When Young Adults Need Care

    For adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support.

    by Carly Flumer

  • Roadblocks to Care

    Some cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides.

    by Anna Goshua

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Anticipatory Grief

    When a loved one has advanced cancer, it's common to mourn the loss that hasn't happened yet.

    by Karen J. Bannan

  • Healthy Habits

    Clearing the Fog

    Coping strategies can help with cancer-related cognitive impairments.

    by Ashley P. Taylor

  • Sound Advice

    Winter 2020/2021

    vol 10 | issue 04
    Experts answer questions about limiting exposure to the coronavirus, how to talk about a cancer recurrence with loved ones, and strategies for dealing with a loss of health insurance.

  • Forward Look

    Minimizing Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting

    Effective treatments are available for nausea during chemotherapy, but they aren't always used.

    by Lindsey Konkel

  • Getting Serious About Depression

    Cancer survivors have higher rates of depression than the general population, but many don't know help is available.

    by Cameron Walker

  • Healthy Habits

    Health Nuts

    Eating tree nuts may decrease cancer risk, especially for cancers of the digestive system.

    by Tara Santora

  • Forward Look

    Watch Your Mouth

    Dental screening before treatment could stave off dental emergencies.

    by Nancy Averett