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Sound Advice
Winter 2014/2015vol 04 | issue 04
Starting up a cancer blog, dealing with post-treatment fatigue, and helping a loved one with cancer from a distance -
Editor's Letter
Eat to LiveManaging your weight can help reduce your risk for cancer or cancer recurrence.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Eating WellWalter Willett believes research will show that a healthy diet can reduce cancer risk. Here's why.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Guiding the WayAmerican Cancer Society releases prostate cancer survivorship guidelines.
by Stephen Ornes
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Your Cancer Guide
Making Tough ChoicesUse these pointers to ease some of the burden associated with difficult treatment decisions.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Speak from the HeartConnect with your partner by being honest about your emotions.
by Roanne Weisman
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Striking a BalanceSetting clear goals can help you give back to others while taking care of yourself.
by Cynthia Ryan
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The Weight of Obesity on Cancer PatientsOverweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.
by Melissa Weber
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Life and Health After Childhood CancerSurvival for children with cancer has improved dramatically, but longer life has revealed long-term health concerns.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Sound Advice
Fall 2014vol 04 | issue 03
Dealing with chemo brain, keeping fit during treatment, and addressing caregiver depression.
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
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
