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Exploring When Breath Becomes Air
Join our Facebook group to talk about themes in the poignant memoir by Paul Kalanithi.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Suicide Risk in Cancer Survivors
Study looks at gender difference in suicide rates among those who have been diagnosed with cancer.
by Cici Zhang
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Canine Comfort
Studies investigate whether visits from therapy dogs can increase the well-being of cancer patients and caregivers.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments?
The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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What Older Patients Value
Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Omitting Obesity
Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research.
by Cici Zhang
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Questioning an Entrenched Practice
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
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Cancer Patients Who Are Parents
Patients who are diagnosed with advanced cancer while parenting young children have special priorities and needs.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Advocacy Spotlight: Sorting Out Priorities
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
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Bill Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer Research
The STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.
by Brad Jones
Cancer Talk
Amanda Peet Discusses Her Lobular Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ actress explains how her diagnosis challenged many of her assumptions about breast cancer.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Why I Participated in a Clinical TrialWhen doctors told Yvonne McLean Florence she was eligible to participate in a research trial testing an experimental drug, she joined. She wants more people to have the same opportunity.
by Yvonne McLean Florence
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer SurvivalA recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
