Well-being
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Sound Advice
Summer 2021vol 11 | issue 02
Ensuring that doctors respect your cultural background, addressing anxiety caused by the pandemic, and discussing end-of-life plans. -
Facts and Stats
Categorizing Skin CancerA knowledge of the different types of skin cancer can help you remain vigilant.
by Bradley Jones
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Healthy Habits
Low-Budget EatsPlanning ahead can yield a balanced diet at a reasonable price.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Healthy Habits
Fighting FitTai chi benefits cancer survivors in body, but also in mind.
by Tara Santora
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More Data on COVID-19 Vaccination and CancerStudies indicate that many people with cancer have an antibody response to the vaccines, but this response may be reduced or absent in certain patients.
by Anna Goshua
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Putting the Patient in the Driver’s SeatIn her new book, Cancer Support Community executive chair Kim Thiboldeaux offers advice to patients on how to steer their way through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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A Closer Look at SarcopeniaGastrointestinal oncologist and health services researcher Ryan Nipp discusses new research about how muscle quality correlates with cancer outcomes.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Rethinking Access to Disability BenefitsAdvances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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How Long Do Immunotherapy Side Effects Last?For people with melanoma who receive immune checkpoint inhibitors after surgery, side effects can remain even after treatment has been completed. These chronic side effects are most often mild.
by Anna Goshua
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Chemobrain: It’s Not Your ImaginationScientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.
by Marci A. Landsmann
