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Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor GrowthResearchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
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January 7: The Week in Cancer NewsThree out of four people with advanced colorectal cancer suffer significant financial hardship, and lung cancer patients who quit smoking experience increased survival.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Coping With Chemo BrainMany cancer patients have problems with memory or thinking that can linger for years after treatment. The cause is a mystery, but new tactics are helping many people cope with its effects.
by Stephen Ornes
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Acknowledging the Stress of CancerA patient advocate session at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium offered practical tips for dealing with cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Caregiving With Confidence
A Crash Course in CancerCaregivers can act as teachers and liaisons for their loved ones. Here’s how they can quickly get up to speed on cancer.
by K.J. Bannan
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Telling Your Children About Your Advanced Cancer DiagnosisProviding age-appropriate information can help children process your diagnosis and ask questions.
by Lorna Collier
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Healthy Habits
Walking for ExerciseGetting physically active can start with a simple stroll.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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December 3: The Week in Cancer NewsSome cancer centers scrutinized for lack of pricing transparency, and an imaging drug helps surgeons better identify ovarian cancer with fluorescent lighting.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Improving Your Diet One Plate at a TimeThe New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits.
by Jon Kelvey
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Your Cancer Guide
Make the Most of Your AppointmentsTake time to prepare for and manage your doctor visits.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Legislation to speed cancer drug development for children and adolescents requires drug companies to test drugs in children, but trials in people under 18 may take years to generate results.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Understanding Stress and CancerA symposium at the AACR Annual Meeting explores how social factors contribute to elevated risk of cancer in some populations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor GrowthResearchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
Study Shows Minority Participation in Clinical Trials May Be DecliningResearcher speculates that costly genetic testing may be limiting outreach to underserved communities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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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
