Many people know thyroid cancer as a cancer type with a relatively good prognosis, but the disease still has profound effects on patients and survivors, writes thyroid cancer survivor Carly Flumer.

by Carly Flumer

Letting children know they might have a mutation that increases their risk for cancer can be a challenge for patients. Experts stress there is no right or wrong way to share the information.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Companies that offer disability insurance may monitor patients' social media accounts to determine if they qualify for the benefits being received.

by Kate Yandell

Your Cancer Guide

Follow these steps to find a therapist who can meet your needs.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Treatment-related expenses can increase stress on both caregivers and patients. Learning to talk about these concerns may help ease the burden.

by Aimee Swartz

Get Involved

Various kinds of artistic expression can play a role in processing the emotional effects of cancer.

by Bradley Jones

Sound Advice

vol 09 | issue 04
Experts offer advice on parenting a child who has had cancer, what to look for in a primary care provider, and peripheral neuropathy.

Q&A

Drawing on her own experiences as a teenager who learned her mother had pancreatic cancer, Marisa Bardach Ramel urges adolescents in similar situations to embrace all emotions—even the ugly ones.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Patients find each other online and get support they say is unparalleled, but with openness comes concern about privacy.

by Kate Yandell

Healthy Habits

Inexpensive fitness trackers offer an easy way to monitor physical activity.

by Carisa D. Brewster