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Forward Look
Tailoring Care for Older PatientsGeriatric assessment minimizes toxic effects of treatment for older patients with advanced cancer.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Healthy Habits
Accept No SubstitutesDietary supplements do not prevent cancer and may cause harm. To reduce risk of cancer and recurrence, stay active and eat a healthy diet.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Sound Advice
How Do I Get a Second Opinion?I’m interested in getting a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis. How do I get that started? ERIC BERNICKER: When you have a new diagnosis of cancer, you don’t always need to make instantaneous treatment decisions. This will depend on your diagnosis, of course, but in most cases, you’ll have time to get second opinions […]
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Your Cancer Guide
Marking Cancer MilestonesFind unique ways to honor significant dates as you move forward after cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Forward Look
Breast Cancer and Heart HealthWomen who have been diagnosed with breast cancer are at greater risk for developing high blood pressure and diabetes, common risk factors for heart disease.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
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Sound Advice
How Can I Schedule Time for Caregiving?Patrice Heinz from the National Alliance for Caregiving offers advice for arranging your schedule to meet the needs of a loved one with cancer.
by Patrice A. Heinz
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Sound Advice
How Do I Cope With the Deaths of Fellow Cancer Patients?Social work counselor Teresa Van Oort on how people with cancer can process emotions when peers die of the disease.
by Teresa Van Oort
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Sound Advice
How Do I Ask for Work Accommodations?Triage Cancer CEO Joanna Morales shares tips on asking for workplace accommodations during cancer treatment.
by Joanna Morales
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The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.
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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
