Sound Advice

vol 09 | issue 01
Experts offer advice on celebrating a “cancerversary,” responding to questions from friends and family, and supporting a friend when they stop treatment.

Get Involved

Children affected by a parent's cancer get a unique summer camp experience at Camp Kesem.

by Hanna Greeman

Forward Look

Martha L. Twaddle on improving access to palliative care.

by Sue Rochman

Forward Look

Advance care planning should be routine for cancer patients.

by Delia O’Hara

Forward Look

Payments can be put off during treatment and for six months after.

by Bradley Jones

Your Cancer Guide

Building a village of support to nurture recovery is an important component of your care.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

The stress associated with caregiving may open the door to substance abuse.

by Diane Cameron

Imaging 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

Survivor Profile

Rabbi Ben David was comfortable in his role of helping those in need, but he had to rely on others after his lymphoma diagnosis. The marathon runner has returned to an active life one step at a time.

by Lindsey Konkel

Patient-reported outcomes may help shape the future of cancer care.

by Stephen Ornes