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Sound Advice
Winter 2017/2018vol 07 | issue 04
Helping a parent who is reluctant to report her symptoms, responding to those who want to assign blame for cancer, and assessing new treatments with your doctor. -
Get Involved
A Running StartCancer to 5K offers exercise training and support to cancer survivors at all fitness levels.
by Brenda Conaway
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Caregiving With Confidence
Make Your PlansDon't let cancer get in the way of scheduling future activities.
by Aimee Swartz
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Forward Look
An Overlooked Long-Term Side EffectQ&A with Patricia Ganz on chemotherapy-related nerve damage.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Be Alert to Heart HealthRisk of stroke and heart disease increases after a cancer diagnosis.
by Robin Meadows
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Forward Look
FDA Approves First Biosimilar Cancer TherapyNew product expected to be less expensive.
by Christina Bennett
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Forward Look
Tracking Treatment Side Effects Benefits Cancer PatientsQuick response to symptoms improves quality of life and survival.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Routine Health Care for Cancer SurvivorsPatients are sometimes unsure when to see their primary care provider.
by Dara Chadwick
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Caregiving With Confidence
The Dangers of Caring Too MuchShifting some responsibilities may empower your loved one and strengthen your relationship.
by Aimee Swartz
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Breaking Down a Cancer DiagnosisDuring her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack TumorsSooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic TestingOlufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
Learning Medicare’s ABCDs
