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Oncology Takes on CannabisPeople take cannabis to treat an array of cancer-related symptoms and side effects. Legal prohibitions have stymied attempts at research into cannabis in cancer patients, but doctors are finding creative ways to study its effects.
by Kate Yandell
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Practical Considerations for CannabisPeople with cancer who are thinking about using cannabis to manage cancer-related symptoms should seek answers to some practical questions.
by Kate Yandell
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Your Cancer Guide
The Fear of Being a BurdenAccepting help from others when you have a cancer diagnosis isn't a sign of weakness.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Get Involved
Cooking Up SupportJohn Hanley's ChemoCookery Twitter account has become a place to share meal ideas and have conversations about cooking, cancer and the crossover between them.
by Bradley Jones
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Exercise, Cancer and AgingA study on aging shows that cancer survivors are at higher risk of losing strength and walking more slowly compared to those with no cancer history. Exercise is one way to combat this decline.
by Marcus A. Banks
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Preconceived Notions: Cancer, Fertility Coverage and the LawInsurance coverage for fertility treatments is not mandated by federal law, although some states require it. People seeking cancer treatment need to understand their coverage and the law in their state.
by Shelly Rosenfeld
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August 6: The Week in Cancer NewsThe father of a child diagnosed with brain cancer calls for better financial support for families, and a task force aims to find out more about AYA patients' quality of life.
by Bradley Jones
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July 2: The Week in Cancer NewsA study sheds light on the link between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are effective in most cancer patients.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
A Space for Self-CareCancer survivors can build routines to address their needs during and after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Feeling DistantA little bit of planning can help streamline cancer care, even when you are caregiving from afar.
by Karen J. Bannan
Most pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cases initially considered to be stage I are changed to a higher stage after surgery.
by Taneia Surles
Understanding How High and Low Testosterone Levels Can Treat Prostate CancerUsing high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.
by Sandra Gordon
Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
