Healthy Habits Low-Budget Eats Planning ahead can yield a balanced diet at a reasonable price. by Ashley P. Taylor Putting the Patient in the Driver’s Seat In her new book, Cancer Support Community executive chair Kim Thiboldeaux offers advice to patients on how to steer their way through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond. by Kevin McLaughlin Rethinking Access to Disability Benefits Advances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments. by Jen Tota McGivney Roadblocks to Care Some cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides. by Anna Goshua Sound Advice Your Questions, Our Answers Experts answer questions about limiting exposure to the coronavirus, how to talk about a cancer recurrence with loved ones, and strategies for dealing with a loss of health insurance. Forward Look Creating More Inclusive Clinical Trials The Clinical Treatment Act aims to include more Medicaid recipients. by Jen Tota McGivney Learning Medicare’s ABCDs Medicare was established to help provide affordable health care coverage for older Americans. But Medicare beneficiaries with cancer can still face financial burdens related to their care. by Kate Yandell Targeted Therapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer? A trial of the targeted therapy Tagrisso (osimertinib) for early-stage lung cancer finds that patients who take it go longer without having a cancer recurrence. Whether that should change clinical practice is under discussion. by Ashley P. Taylor A Missed Conversation Despite national guidelines urging oncologists to bring up risks of infertility posed by cancer treatment, many young cancer patients are never told about these risks or counseled on their fertility preservation options. by Marcus A. Banks 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 next Cancer Talk Improving Your Diet One Plate at a Time The New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits. by Jon Kelvey Cooking Demos for Cancer Survivors Culinary medicine translates the science of nutrition into the art of cooking. by Jen Tota McGivney Understanding Sunscreen Recalls Small amounts of benzene have been found in products from major sunscreen brands. by Bradley Jones Risk in the Air Air pollution can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer, a burden that isn’t shared equally in every neighborhood. by Jon Kelvey More Posts