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Healthy Habits
Music to the EarsMusic therapy can help ease anxiety and improve quality of life for people with cancer.
by Tyler Santora
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Sound Advice
How can my child balance cancer treatment and school?Figure out your child's goals, and then work with school staff to develop a plan.
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Sound Advice
How can palliative care and hospice services support a person with cancer?The two concepts are closely linked and both focus on improving a patient's quality of life.
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Sound Advice
How can I prevent panic attacks?Several strategies can help address underlying fears and intense anxiety.
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Understanding Side Effects and the Patient Experience
Researchers focus on assessing quality of life and toxicity risks in people with breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Exercise Benefits in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Study finds supervised physical activity can help improve quality of life and reduce fatigue among people with metastatic breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Seasonal Shot Strategies
Researchers find that patients with cancer who are severely immunocompromised may benefit from a more frequent seasonal vaccine schedule.
by Sandra Gordon
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Planning for the Return Home After Surgery
Experts suggest patients prepare for home recovery before surgery to help maintain some control.
by Coeli Carr
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Advanced Care Planning Leads to More Comfort-based Care
Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.
by Karon Warren
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Your Cancer Guide
The Art of DeflectionCasual conversations can take unwelcome turns after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. Here’s how to respond when people say the wrong things.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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