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Sound Advice
How can I prevent hair loss from chemotherapy?An expert shares options for cancer patients who want to prevent hair loss during treatment.
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Sound Advice
What options do caregivers have for taking time away from work?An expert shares tips for taking time off from a job to spend time caring for a loved one.
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Facts and Stats
Setting the StageUnderstanding your cancer’s stage is important for determining your prognosis and treatment options. Here’s what the different stages mean.
by Thomas Celona
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Finding Your NicheSupport groups offer community for people with cancer in a world that doesn’t understand their experience.
by Carly Flumer
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What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer RiskResearch has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
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Patient and Doctor PartnershipsAs more cancer patients take an interest in the science of their care, it’s vital to establish good relationships with doctors.
by Karon Warren
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Grapefruit: The Healthy Fruit With a Potentially Dangerous DownsideThe health benefits of grapefruit are well known, but cancer patients should be aware of potentially harmful interactions it can have with common medicines.
by Anne Danahy
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Thinking Outside the ClinicResearchers highlight need for outreach and educational programs to address survivorship disparities.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
Rules for Healthy LivingUpdated guideline reinforces the role of plant-based foods and heart-pumping activities for cancer survivors.
by Thomas Celona
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Sound Advice
What should I tell new doctors about my cancer history?Now that my cancer treatment is complete, what do I need to tell any new providers I see about my medical history? STACIE CORCORAN: Having a primary care physician or internist is incredibly important when you are a cancer survivor. Your oncologist will continue to be involved in your care, but you now will see […]
U.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona
Federal Support for Cancer Research Takes the Stage at AACR Annual MeetingScientists and former administrators gather for session focused on advocating for cancer research in uncertain times.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Inaugural AACR IO Conference Kicks Off With Celebration of Immune CheckpointsImmune checkpoint icons James Allison and Arlene Sharpe shared their journeys and a look ahead on the opening night of the inaugural AACR IO conference.
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A New Resource Provides a Sanctuary for Black TNBC PatientsThe Black TNBC Sanctuary was created to help Black women with triple-negative breast cancer get answers about their diagnosis and care.
Dr. Humberto M. Guiot: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer in a Community-Based Clinical Trial
