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Palliative Care ExplainedPalliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.
by Melissa Weber
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Healthy Habits
Always a Good Time to QuitSmoking cessation is wise, even after a cancer diagnosis.
by Brittany Moya del Pino
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Sound Advice
Spring 2014vol 04 | issue 01
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Get Involved
Planting Hope for PatientsCancer survivor starts organization to make sure cancer patients have thriving gardens.
by Amanda Koehler
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Forward Look
Changing Perceptions of Palliative CareQ&A with Judith Redwing Keyssar on the importance of palliative care.
by Yasmine Iqbal
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Forward Look
High AnxietyFear and worry may persist long after cancer treatment ends, research suggests.
by Melissa Weber
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Your Cancer Guide
Preparing for ChemotherapyPlanning ahead will help you and your family cope better with treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Managing Side EffectsHelp your loved one get a step ahead in handling the unwanted side effects of treatment.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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Health Care Reform: What Does It Mean for You?The complex and controversial Affordable Care Act includes reforms that could benefit cancer patients and survivors.
by Bara Vaida
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Healthy Habits
Minding the MomentMindfulness meditation may help ease survivor anxiety and fear.
by Maureen Salera
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
