The Right Dose Researchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether. by Kate Yandell Focusing on Proton Therapy Proton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it’s always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag. by Sue Rochman CAREGIVING WITH CONFIDENCE Caregiving and Work Gather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust. by Diane Cameron Drug Costs and Cancer Care Experts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices. by Kevin McLaughlin FORWARD LOOK Cancer Patients Can Now Defer Student Loans Payments can be put off during treatment and for six months after. by Bradley Jones Crowdfunding for Cancer Researchers found that millions of dollars are donated on fundraising sites to support ineffective and even harmful treatments. by Jon Kelvey Sacrificing for Care A study finds that patients with cancer not only say they are willing to make financial sacrifices for treatment but actually have done so. by Marilyn Fenichel FORWARD LOOK FDA Approves First Biosimilar Cancer Therapy New product expected to be less expensive. by Christina Bennett The Cost of Treatment As efforts to change or repeal the Affordable Care Act continue, health care bills keep piling up for many cancer patients and caregivers. by Sue Rochman Forward Look The Cost of Prescriptions Financial factors can influence cancer patients’ use of medications by Kate Yandell next Cancer Talk Walking Back from Cancer An American expat in Norway describes how a favorite walking trail aided him during treatment and recovery. by Steven Ford Proton Therapy Is Associated With Reduced Side Effects When combined with chemotherapy, the newer form of radiation comes with fewer severe side effects than standard radiation therapy, a study suggests. by Sue Rochman So You Want to Serve on a Scientific Review Panel? Cancer patient advocates who review research proposals can provide valuable perspective. by Bob Riter, Monica Vakiner and Carole Baas When a Top-Ranked Cancer Center Comes to a Hospital Near You Research shows prominent cancer hospitals have different surgical outcomes than their affiliates. by Marci A. Landsmann More Posts