In a Facebook Live discussion about When Breath Becomes Air, Lucy Kalanithi talks about safeguarding a person’s identity in the face of terminal disease and shares tips and resources for caregiving.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Patients weigh in on the impact of end-of-treatment bells in cancer centers, and a study suggests that current protocols for BRCA screening may miss testing some patients with mutations.

by Kate Yandell

An article sparks discussion about precision medicine hype, and a study tallies the rare fatal side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

by Kate Yandell

New research shows that rural cancer patients have the same health outcomes as urban cancer patients so long as they are involved in a clinical trial.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

At first, I wanted to hide my cancer diagnosis. My son showed me what a mistake that was.

by Lenn Robbins

People who were directly affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks can receive screenings and care for medical conditions, including certain cancers, through the World Trade Center Health Program.

by Brad Jones

A study quantifies gains in breast cancer survival in young women, and a cancer doctor reflects on her experience as a cancer patient.

by Kate Yandell

A study discusses the harms of breast cancer surgery for women in nursing homes, and an oncologist reflects on the use of military metaphors in writing about John McCain's cancer.

by Kate Yandell

Survivors of pediatric brain or spinal cord tumors can have cognitive and physical impairments. Researchers say that these deficits can be minimized with the right interventions.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Researchers investigate how often retailers sell cigarettes to minors, and a trial shows the benefits of immunotherapy for melanoma patients with brain metastases.

by Kate Yandell