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Q&A
Conversation StarterCancer survivor Emily McDowell creates greeting cards that give people the words to talk about a difficult disease.
by Stephen Ornes
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Sound Advice
Fall 2015vol 05 | issue 03
Coping with weight gain while being treated, telling family and friends how you feel, and supporting parents who are used to taking care of themselves. -
Forward Look
An Rx for ExercisePatients benefit when oncologists encourage physical activity.
by Brenda Conaway
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Preserving the Future
Young adults undergoing cancer treatment who may want to have children should talk with their doctors about ways to preserve their fertility.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Forward Look
Cost of Breast Cancer Treatment Affects AdherenceDrug for early-stage cancer must be taken for many years to be effective.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Sound Advice
Summer 2015vol 05 | issue 02
Moving beyond active cancer treatment, dealing with cancer-related anger, and managing the effects of neuropathy -
Forward Look
First Biosimilar Drug Approved in U.S.New drugs will offer same effectiveness, but at a lower cost.
by Stephen Ornes
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Your Cancer Guide
Let It GoCreate a list of guiding principles that allow you to shake off the small stuff.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Husbands, Just ListenYou can't fix cancer, but you can make a difference.
by Marc Silver
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The Cost of Cancer
Expensive treatments can leave patients with a mountain of debt. Resources are available to help.
by Bara Vaida
Cancer Talk
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Recurrence
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose