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Living Beyond a DiagnosisJudy Pearson was surprised by the demands of cancer survivorship. Here, she offers tips on how to look at life after cancer.
by Judy Pearson
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On Being Asked Not to Tell: Hiding Illness From Loved OnesKeeping her grandfather's cancer a secret from him felt counterintuitive to Tina Chai as a teen, but conversations with other Chinese Americans helped her understand the reasons Chinese physicians and families may practice cancer nondisclosure.
by Tina Chai
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Cancer and COVID-19 VaccinationAmid continued research showing the impact of COVID-19 on people with cancer, patients are asking when they should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Colorectal Cancer Screenings at HomeStool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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When Young Adults Need CareFor adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support.
by Carly Flumer
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2020: This Year in Cancer NewsThe Cancer Today editorial staff selects some of the most impactful reporting and essays of 2020.
by Cancer Today Staff
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Roadblocks to CareSome cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides.
by Anna Goshua
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Physicians Underestimate Severity of Radiation Side EffectsBreast cancer patients' symptoms after radiation therapy may go underrecognized, especially if these patients are Black or younger in age.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Drug Dependence After Breast SurgeryA study indicates that some breast cancer patients who receive mastectomy and reconstruction may be at risk of persistent drug use following surgery.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Cancer Centers Cope With COVID-19 SurgeDoctors at cancer centers in states with record COVID-19 hospitalization rates reflect on how lessons from early in the pandemic are helping them care for patients during the current surge.
by Ashley P. Taylor
‘Practice-changing’ research shows adding immunotherapy before and after surgery reduced recurrences for early-stage gastric cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer RecurrenceParticipating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
