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Sound Advice
How Do I Deal With ‘Scanxiety’?I have an upcoming cancer screening, and it is bringing up old fears. What can I do to ease my anxiety in the days leading up to these appointments? LIDIA SCHAPIRA: The term “scanxiety” was coined in 2011. It stuck because it properly characterizes the feelings that are quite common in people getting any imaging […]
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Caregiving With Confidence
Learning Your LimitsAs a caregiver, you want to be there for your loved ones, but it's also necessary to take time for yourself.
by K.J. Bannan
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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 Reports
Changes 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
Cancer Talk
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood Tests
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