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Sound Advice
Can people with cancer be around pets during treatment?An oncologist outlines how to still enjoy the family pet throughout treatment while avoiding infections.
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Sound Advice
How do I address insomnia after cancer treatment?A sleep medicine expert explains what's behind insomnia and options for treating the disorder.
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Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
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Your Cancer Guide
A Difficult DuoPeople with cancer who have existing mental health conditions may need to double down to get the support they need.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Cancer ConfidentialCaregivers and their loved ones may need to set ground rules for communicating sensitive health information.
by K.J. Bannan
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Getting Over WeightMessages about weight are common in the U.S. Stigmatizing cancer patients because of their weight can negatively affect them in a health care setting.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Sound Advice
How do I deal with a loss of appetite?A dietitian offers tips on how to keep your body nourished if treatment impacts your hunger level.
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Sound Advice
Which support group is right for me?Here are the questions to ask yourself as you search for community.
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Sound Advice
How do I talk to my teenagers about cancer?Provide your children with accurate information, and help them know what to expect.
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Forward Look
Have You Checked Your Blood Pressure Lately?New guideline stresses regular blood pressure checks during and after cancer treatment.
by Darcy Lewis
About half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
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Pediatric Cancer’s AftershocksNew research highlights approaches that could provide better long-term quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
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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
