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Survivor Profile
Control What You CanBusiness leader CiCi Rojas takes life lessons from lymphoma.
by Lindsey Konkel Neabore
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Survivor Profile
Grinding Through ItConnor Joe’s grit and determination helped him return to major league baseball after surgery and chemotherapy for testicular cancer that had spread to his lung.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Coping With Chemo BrainMany cancer patients have problems with memory or thinking that can linger for years after treatment. The cause is a mystery, but new tactics are helping many people cope with its effects.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Coordination of CarePilot program emphasizes standards to streamline patient care.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Need a Ride?Cancer center expands pilot program to provide transportation for patients to get to appointments.
by Karen Blum
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Cancer, On and Off StageErin Cronican, who has stage IV breast cancer, plays the lead role of a professor diagnosed with metastatic ovarian cancer in the New York City production of Wit.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Acknowledging the Stress of CancerA patient advocate session at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium offered practical tips for dealing with cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Balancing Early-Stage Prostate Cancer DecisionsChoices about screening and treatment for early-stage prostate cancer are complex and largely personal.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Survivor Profile
Strength in the PackWhile undergoing treatment for colon cancer, Trevor Maxwell started Man Up to Cancer, a support community for men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Forward Look
A Closer Look at Survivorship Among HispanicsStudy investigates factors that contribute to cancer outcomes in a large and growing segment of the U.S. population.
by Sharon Tregaskis
Participating 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
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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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
