Q&A

Physician Lucy Kalanithi, widow of the author of When Breath Becomes Air, talks about aligning patients' values with their end-of-life decisions.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Forward Look

Cooling caps may help some patients avoid hair loss and neuropathy.

by Delia O’Hara

Asking oncologists to provide survivorship care plans to help patients navigate future medical needs seemed like a slam dunk. More than a decade after an Institute of Medicine report recommended the plans, many cancer patients still don't have them.

by Sue Rochman

Sound Advice

vol 08 | issue 02
Strengthening romantic relationships, looking into hospice care, and coping with health concerns after going into remission.

Forward Look

Risk is especially increased in survivors who are African-American, lack health insurance or have public insurance, or live in neighborhoods with low socioeconomic status.

by Dara Chadwick

Studies investigate whether visits from therapy dogs can increase the well-being of cancer patients and caregivers.

by Jen Tota McGivney

Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary.

by Brad Jones

Patients who are diagnosed with advanced cancer while parenting young children have special priorities and needs.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Medical oncologists discuss marijuana with their patients. Many of these doctors feel they aren't well enough informed to make recommendations about it, but some do anyway.

by Kate Yandell