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  • Drug Dependence After Breast Surgery

    A study indicates that some breast cancer patients who receive mastectomy and reconstruction may be at risk of persistent drug use following surgery.

    by Marcus A. Banks

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Forward Look

    Getting to the Point

    Study finds acupuncture can help reduce cancer-related pain.

    by Sharon Tregaskis

  • Caregiving With Confidence

    Finding the Middle Ground

    Not all patients follow doctors' orders, which can be frustrating for their caregivers.

    by Karen J. Bannan

  • Healthy Habits

    Know Your Exposure

    Be aware of how to prevent infection as the seasons change.

    by Erin O'Donnell

  • Forward Look

    Creating More Inclusive Clinical Trials

    The Clinical Treatment Act aims to include more Medicaid recipients.

    by Jen Tota McGivney

  • Healthy Habits

    Ripe for the Picking

    Awareness of the link between cancer risk and a diet lacking fruits and vegetables has been declining.

    by Carisa D. Brewster

  • Get Involved

    Patients With Pets

    A helping hand for pet owners receiving cancer treatment.

    by Jackie Oshiro