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Your Cancer Guide
Finding Light in Winter’s DarknessColder temperatures, gray skies and shorter days can dampen the spirits, which can heighten sadness associated with cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Creating Calm in ChaosA prepacked bag of essential and not-so-essential items can provide structure and comfort to people with cancer during treatment.
by K.J. Bannan
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An Ongoing DiscussionPhysicians are often hesitant to bring up end-of-life care discussions with their patients. People being treated for cancer may need to frame questions to determine their own goals of care.
by Cameron Walker
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Healthy Habits
Vital VeggiesAllium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, contain a compound that may lower the risk for several cancers.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Healthy Habits
Protect the ‘Gateway to the Body’Good dental hygiene defends against myriad cancers.
by Tyler Santora
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Sound Advice
What are healthy ways to deal with cancer-related anxiety?Tools and techniques for people to cope with fears about cancer returning.
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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
Adding chemotherapy to targeted therapy improves outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons From 20 Years Living With CancerMultiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
