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Brain Cancer Patients Make Connections
An app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research.
by Brad Jones
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Supporting Survivors
Panel of experts discuss survivorship challenges and potential areas for study.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Making Decisions About Breast Surgery
Patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy tend to overestimate how happy they will be with the results, while those who do not get reconstruction tend to underestimate their future satisfaction.
by Cici Zhang
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Sound Advice
Your Question, Our AnswerA pain expert puts pain control and opioid addiction in perspective.
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Forward Look
An Opportunity to QuitNew program funds cancer centers to help patients stop using tobacco.
by Kate Yandell
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Q&A
Keeping Options OpenResearch scientist Teresa Woodruff is determined to make fertility preservation accessible to more young adults and children with cancer.
by Delia O'Hara
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Healthy Habits
Fitness BoostPatients living with advanced cancer may find that exercise helps them build strength and maintain independence.
by Jane C. Hu
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Gaps in End-of-Life Care
Racial and ethnic backgrounds can be factors in whether cancer patients take advantage of hospice care. Researchers and clinicians are trying to understand the gaps and design strategies to bridge them.
by Charlotte Huff
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Survivor Profile
Family MattersAfter Shigeo Tsuruoka was diagnosed with stomach cancer, his family came together to help him. His daughter, Aki Smith, was by his side as he navigated treatment and recovery. Now she offers guidance to other stomach cancer patients and caregivers.
by Kate Yandell
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Your Cancer Guide
Ways to Manage Great ExpectationsLearn to look forward to life events without letting them add to your stress.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Cancer Talk
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical Research
Ten-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Understanding the Federal Rule on Breast Tissue Density ReportsScreening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon