Well-being
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Forward Look
Cancer Patients Can Now Defer Student LoansPayments can be put off during treatment and for six months after.
by Bradley Jones
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Your Cancer Guide
Find the HelpersBuilding a village of support to nurture recovery is an important component of your care.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Recognizing AddictionThe stress associated with caregiving may open the door to substance abuse.
by Diane Cameron
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Keeping an Eye on CancerImaging tests for post-treatment surveillance may come with radiation exposure, financial strain, “scanxiety” and sometimes unnecessary follow-ups. Doctors and patients need to balance the risks and benefits of scanning.
by Charlotte Huff
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The Patient PerspectivePatient-reported outcomes may help shape the future of cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
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Healthy Habits
Fiber’s BenefitsEating more roughage may yield benefits following a colorectal cancer diagnosis.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Get Involved
Happy CampersChildren affected by a parent's cancer get a unique summer camp experience at Camp Kesem.
by Hanna Greeman
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Considering the Term “Cancer Survivor”A study investigates how people who have been diagnosed with cancer feel about being called survivors.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Shingles Risk Increased for Cancer PatientsA new vaccine is safe for cancer patients but hard to find.
by Nancy Averett
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Combining Treatment With Hospice ServicesOrganizations are testing new models of end-of-life care that allow patients to start hospice without stopping treatment.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
