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The Right Dose
Researchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether.
by Kate Yandell
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Focusing on Proton Therapy
Proton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.
by Sue Rochman
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Your Cancer Guide
Honesty: The Best Policy?Keeping your cancer diagnosis a secret can sometimes be a better option.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caregiving and WorkGather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust.
by Diane Cameron
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Get Involved
Patient NavigatorsPatient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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Sound Advice
Summer 2019vol 09 | issue 02
Experts offer advice on seeking a therapist, sleeping with pain, and caregiving responsibilities. -
Q&A
Breaking the IceSocial activist and breast cancer survivor Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares tips on supporting friends and family members through cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Healthy Habits
Where There’s SmokeWhat to know before firing up the grill during barbecue season.
by Bradley Jones
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Healthy Habits
Overlooking ObesityPublic awareness of the link between obesity and cancer risk is poor.
by Jane C. Hu
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Putting Chemotherapy Side Effects on Ice
A small study shows that keeping ice chips in the mouth during oxaliplatin chemotherapy may prevent cold sensitivity, a common oral side effect.
by Anna Azvolinsky
Cancer Talk
Advocacy After Loss
Following her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person CareResearchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.
by Taneia Surles
Sensorimotor Training Helps Prevent Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral NeuropathyThe specialized balance training exercise can help keep the nervous system healthy during chemotherapy by giving it a workout.
by Sandra Gordon
What Is Liquid Biopsy?Blood tests, often called liquid biopsy, could be key to early cancer detection and monitoring response to treatment.
by Cancer Research Catalyst