To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary.

by Brad Jones

Patients who are diagnosed with advanced cancer while parenting young children have special priorities and needs.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions.

by Cici Zhang

The STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.

by Brad Jones

Researchers are exploring whether wearable personal activity monitors could provide doctors with a more complete picture of cancer patients' well-being.

by Brad Jones

Medical oncologists discuss marijuana with their patients. Many of these doctors feel they aren't well enough informed to make recommendations about it, but some do anyway.

by Kate Yandell

A study suggests women are more likely than men to undergo genetic testing for mutations linked to hereditary cancer.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

The Breast Cancer Art Project encourages breast cancer patients and survivors to produce—and share—art about their cancer experiences.

by Ashley P. Taylor

An app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research.

by Brad Jones

A recent U.S. government decision about coverage of tumor sequencing could affect cancer patients.

by Brad Jones