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Brain Cancer Patients Make ConnectionsAn app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research.
by Brad Jones
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Supporting SurvivorsPanel of experts discuss survivorship challenges and potential areas for study.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Q&A
Trial GuideResearcher Tom Marsilje is helping fellow colorectal cancer patients sort through clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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Sound Advice
Summer 2017vol 07 | issue 02
Assisting a co-worker with cancer, what you should ask your doctor, and dating and cancer. -
Your Cancer Guide
Talking With Your Young ChildrenFollow these tips for discussing your diagnosis and treatment plan with your kids.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Making Decisions About Breast SurgeryPatients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy tend to overestimate how happy they will be with the results, while those who do not get reconstruction tend to underestimate their future satisfaction.
by Cici Zhang
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Chemotherapy EssentialsStock your bag with these useful items before your next infusion session.
by Jamie L. Schwachter
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Your Cancer Guide
How Much Do You Want to Share?Determining what to tell people about your cancer requires careful thought.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
In for the Long HaulWhen cancer becomes a chronic condition, caregiving requires adjusting to a new normal.
by Aimee Swartz
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Survivor Profile
Putting Her Armor OnAn acute myeloid leukemia survivor and former TV news reporter finds a new reason to help others improve their health.
by Jennifer Walker
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
