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The Week in Cancer News: May 3
Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.
by Bradley Jones
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Coping With Trauma
Nearly six years after being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, disaster psychologist Jamie Aten is still learning new ways of coping with the trauma stemming from his diagnosis and treatment.
by Jamie Aten
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Lung Cancer and Stigma
Clinical health psychologist Jamie Ostroff discusses how feelings of blame surrounding a lung cancer diagnosis affect physical and mental health.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Drug Costs and Cancer Care
Experts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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March 29: The Week in Cancer News
Jury awards damages to man who says Roundup caused his cancer, the FDA proposes national standards for breast density notifications, and a physician questions whether patients with impaired renal function should avoid contrast-enhanced scans.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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What Not to Say to a Cancer Patient
When visiting a friend or family member who is sick, it's good to leave platitudes at the door.
by Michael Gavaghen
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Forward Look
Planning Ahead to Help Patients and CaregiversMartha L. Twaddle on improving access to palliative care.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Make Your Wishes KnownAdvance care planning should be routine for cancer patients.
by Delia O’Hara
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Forward Look
Cancer Patients Can Now Defer Student LoansPayments can be put off during treatment and for six months after.
by Bradley Jones
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Your Cancer Guide
Find the HelpersBuilding a village of support to nurture recovery is an important component of your care.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Cancer Talk
Melanoma Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors
People treated for childhood cancer found to have twice the risk of developing melanoma as an adult.
by Cameron Walker
Online Second OpinionsMore than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore