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Caregiving With Confidence
An Extra Set of Eyes and EarsCaregivers’ unique perspectives can enrich conversations with doctors, but it’s not always easy to decide when to speak up.
by K.J. Bannan
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A Gentler Treatment Course
Patients who speak up when they don’t feel well can help doctors manage side effects caused by chemotherapy.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Climate Change and Cancer Care
Cancer centers and their patients face disruptions caused by hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events.
by Cameron Walker
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Dealing With Immediate Medical Test Results
Patients have been entitled to immediate access to medical records and test results for three years as a result of the Cures Act. It has changed how patients and doctors share information.
by Taneia Surles
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Empowering Pediatric Cancer Patients
After twice being treated for leukemia as a child, Brady Lucas discusses the mental impact of pediatric cancer.
by Suzanne McBride
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Using Acupuncture and Massage to Manage Side Effects
New research finds acupuncture and massage are associated with pain reduction for patients with advanced cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
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Cancer Today Editors’ Picks: 2023
The editors of Cancer Today share the stories that most resonated with readers in 2023.
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Your Cancer Guide
The Reality of Chemo BrainLearn ways to work through moments of fogginess and forgetfulness as you recover from cancer.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Falling ShortPeople feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities can help ease the burden if they learn to ask for help.
by K.J. Bannan
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Healthy Habits
An Ocean of OpportunityA diet that incorporates fatty fish could help reduce your risk for certain cancers.
by Anne Danahy
Cancer Talk
Online Second Opinions
More than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon