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Treating Breast Cancer in Men
Hormone therapy may lengthen life in men with hormone-related breast cancer, but this treatment is prescribed less frequently for men than for women.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Q&A
Dissecting Mental IllnessNeuroscientist Barbara Lipska describes her experiences with symptoms of psychiatric illness caused by treatment for metastases in her brain.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Survivor Profile
The Bridge BuilderBreast cancer survivor Bob Riter forges connections among people affected by all types of cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Education of a Patient Advocate
Bob Riter explains how his breast cancer diagnosis set him on a path to find his calling.
by Bob Riter
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Healthy Habits
Carb ConnectionCould consuming fewer simple carbohydrates lead to better cancer outcomes?
by Lindsey Konkel
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Forward Look
In Women, Lung Cancer Rates Are Rising WorldwideLung cancer deaths are set to surpass breast cancer deaths in many regions.
by Cameron Walker
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2018 SABCS: Choosing the Right Treatment
Studies presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium investigate when patients with early-stage breast cancer or precancerous breast conditions benefit from receiving less intense treatment.
by Kate Yandell
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Coping With Head and Neck Cancer
Patients with head and neck cancer often face physical, social and emotional issues that can add to existing mental health problems or give rise to new ones.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Guiding Care
Medical oncologist Gabrielle Rocque explains the role of clinical practice guidelines in breast cancer care.
by Anna Azvolinsky
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Does Medicaid Expansion Have an Impact?
Analysis suggests states that opted for Medicaid expansion had higher use of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Cancer Talk
An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrative Medicine
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman