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Sound Advice
How Do I Ask My Siblings To Get Involved in Caring for Our Parent?Make sure your siblings understand the responsibility of caregiving, and ask them to take on specific tasks.
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Healthy Habits
Easy as BeansColorectal cancer survivors who added beans to their diets experienced improved gut health.
by Anne Danahy
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Healthy Habits
A Comforting PressureUsing a weighted blanket could reduce anxiety before chemotherapy infusions.
by Tyler Santora
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Follow the HeartOncologists and researchers increasingly focus on how to predict, treat and monitor for cardiovascular problems that develop before and after treatment.
by Stephen Ornes
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Your Cancer Guide
Do You Want a Pet?Even though they come with additional responsibility, pets can be a source of support and comfort during cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Finding Good Help at HomeHome health providers can offer additional assistance, but it can take time to find the right fit.
by K.J. Bannan
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Forward Look
The Time FactorOncologist and researcher Arjun Gupta discusses time toxicity and why it is important.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Experts Urge Consideration Before Switching Cancer Care ProvidersPatients should consider the potential risks, and not just rewards, before changing providers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Navigating Out of Financial ToxicityPeople with cancer face an increased risk of financial hardship. Education and expert guidance can offer patients a lifeline.
by Thomas Celona
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Lifestyle Choices and CancerWhat people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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
