Forward Look Cancer Death Rate Decline Makes Headlines Experts say it’s necessary to look behind the statistics. by Delia O’Hara Caregiving With Confidence The Power of Anger Accepting this emotion can be the first step in channeling it for a constructive purpose. by Karen J. Bannan Facts & Stats Summer 2020 vol 10 | issue 2While advances have been made in treating lung cancer and risk reduction, there is still plenty of work to be done. Facing Cancer and a Pandemic at the Same Time Cancer patients and their families share stories of fear, love and uncertainty as they find new ways to support each other. by Jen Tota McGivney CAREGIVING WITH CONFIDENCE Strategies for Effective Communication When families work together to provide care for a loved one, communicating can become a challenge. by Ashley Jones New Drugs for an Elusive Cancer Target Medical oncologist and lung cancer expert Roy S. Herbst discusses early data on drugs that target a mutated form of the KRAS protein. by Anna Azvolinsky FORWARD LOOK Screening for Lung Cancer in Rural Areas Programs aim to increase awareness of benefits. by Sue Rochman Misunderstandings About Cancer DNA Tests Many cancer patients who received genomic testing of their cancers in a clinical trial did not fully understand the purpose of the testing. by Emma Yasinski FORWARD LOOK New Option for Treating Pain From Bone Metastases Study supports use of single-session, higher-dose radiation. by Jane Langille Our Own Words People with cancer and their loved ones find ways for their voices to be heard without filters. by Bradley Jones next Cancer Talk In It for the Long Haul Doctors and researchers met online to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic changed cancer care in its early months, as well as how they can improve care and advocate for patients going forward. by Kate Yandell The Pandemic’s Impact on Cancer Screening and Detection Delays in cancer screening and diagnosis due to the COVID-19 pandemic put people at risk. by Kevin McLaughlin The Return to Work What happens if your workplace reopens before you’re ready to return or you’re an essential worker? For some people who have been diagnosed with cancer, accommodations may be possible. by Jen Tota McGivney Parking Costs Take a Hidden Toll on Cancer Patients People with cancer can pay significant costs for parking at cancer centers while receiving their treatment, a study finds. by Marcus A. Banks More Posts