People take cannabis to treat an array of cancer-related symptoms and side effects. Legal prohibitions have stymied attempts at research into cannabis in cancer patients, but doctors are finding creative ways to study its effects.

by Kate Yandell

Your Cancer Guide

Accepting help from others when you have a cancer diagnosis isn't a sign of weakness.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Forward Look

Bad advice shared online can have a negative effect, even if it's not followed.

by Erin O'Donnell

A study sheds light on the link between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are effective in most cancer patients.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Healthy Habits

You may have to try several options before you find the right fit.

by Tara Santora

Caregiving With Confidence

Bringing up the topic of finances might feel taboo, but transparency can help ensure that caregivers can plan and pivot during a loved one's treatment.

by K.J. Bannan

Healthy Habits

Are new plant-based meat alternatives a better way to satisfy burger cravings?

by Erin O’Donnell

Studies indicate that many people with cancer have an antibody response to the vaccines, but this response may be reduced or absent in certain patients.

by Anna Goshua

Q&A

In a new book, Kate Washington offers a piercing personal account from the front lines of caregiving, and places her experiences in the broader context of societal norms.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Sound Advice

Clinical dietitian-nutritionist Cara Anselmo offers advice on how to eat a fiber-rich diet without causing digestive discomfort.