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Prospective CRISPR application targets cancer directly, HER2 testing accessibility poor in many countries.

by Bradley Jones

Jury awards damages to man who says Roundup caused his cancer, the FDA proposes national standards for breast density notifications, and a physician questions whether patients with impaired renal function should avoid contrast-enhanced scans.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Caregiving With Confidence

Make Your Mental Health a Priority

Recognize the signs of a serious mental illness and get help if you need it.

by Lisa O’Leary

Caregiving With Confidence

Will You Be Ready in an Emergency?

Follow these strategies to take control when a loved one's cancer requires urgent attention.

by Aimee Swartz

Q&A

Honoring Life in Death

Physician Lucy Kalanithi, widow of the author of When Breath Becomes Air, talks about aligning patients' values with their end-of-life decisions.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Caregivers Need Support Too

High-intensity cancer caregiving is associated with poor mental health, especially for caregivers who don't feel they're getting the support services they need.

by Jen Tota McGivney

Caregiving With Confidence

How to Deal with Communication Challenges

These tips can help make talking about cancer a little easier.

by Aimee Swartz

Coordinating Care

A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers.

by Tara Rosenzweig

Gaps in End-of-Life Care

Racial and ethnic backgrounds can be factors in whether cancer patients take advantage of hospice care. Researchers and clinicians are trying to understand the gaps and design strategies to bridge them.

by Charlotte Huff

Survivor Profile

Family Matters

After Shigeo Tsuruoka was diagnosed with stomach cancer, his family came together to help him. His daughter, Aki Smith, was by his side as he navigated treatment and recovery. Now she offers guidance to other stomach cancer patients and caregivers.

by Kate Yandell