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Preventable Emergency Department Visits Trending Upwards for Patients with CancerAttentive care can manage conditions that cause patients to seek emergency care, but patients with concerning symptoms should still go to the hospital or urgent care center.
by Sandra Gordon
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Most Cancer Doctors, Patients Interested in Integrative CareA nationwide survey found strong support for complementary therapies like massage and meditation, but also significant barriers to access.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Healthy Habits
Coffee TimeRecent studies find a cup of joe is associated with reduced risk of endometrial and liver cancers.
by Carisa Brewster
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Healthy Habits
An Integrative ApproachDerived from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture shows benefits for easing cancer-related pain.
by Tyler Santora
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Sound Advice
Do my cancer symptoms merit a trip to the hospital?An emergency room physician offers advice on when to seek help for concerning symptoms.
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Sound Advice
Should my family members undergo genetic testing for cancer?A genetic counselor can help determine if genetic testing would benefit you and your family.
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Your Cancer Guide
A Little PlanningTake these steps to help prepare for cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caring for the CaregiverTaking time for yourself, even for a short period, can provide perspective and bolster your reserves.
by K.J. Bannan
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Forward Look
Wrap-around Care for Kids With CancerLegislation creates opportunities and challenges for children with cancer who receive treatment while on hospice.
by Sharon Tregaskis
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Sound Advice
Can respite care allow me to take a break from caregiving?Respite care can provide temporary relief for those caring for a loved one with cancer.
Using high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.
by Sandra Gordon
Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
