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Drafting a Medical Team
Going through cancer treatment and ensuing complications is never easy, but surrounding yourself with the right key players can help, writes pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Weker.
by Rob Weker
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Taking Drug Dosing Off Autopilot
Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Beating the Bully Inside
To gain control over fear of my breast cancer recurring, I called on lessons learned as a 5-year-old confronting the neighborhood bully.
by Joan Harris
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Your Cancer Guide
Setting BoundariesHonor your own needs to establish a strong foundation for healing.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Forward Look
Measuring the Lifelong Impact of Cancer Treatment on Quality of LifeCompromises between length and quality of life should be informed by thorough research.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Forward Look
Getting to the PointStudy finds acupuncture can help reduce cancer-related pain.
by Sharon Tregaskis
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Caregiving With Confidence
Finding the Middle GroundNot all patients follow doctors' orders, which can be frustrating for their caregivers.
by Karen J. Bannan
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Healthy Habits
Know Your ExposureBe aware of how to prevent infection as the seasons change.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Forward Look
Creating More Inclusive Clinical TrialsThe Clinical Treatment Act aims to include more Medicaid recipients.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Healthy Habits
Ripe for the PickingAwareness of the link between cancer risk and a diet lacking fruits and vegetables has been declining.
by Carisa D. Brewster
Cancer Talk
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Recurrence
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