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Sound Advice
Can respite care allow me to take a break from caregiving?Respite care can provide temporary relief for those caring for a loved one with cancer.
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On Wearing a Brave Face for Myself and Others
A woman living with lung cancer reflects on the contrast between how people see her and how she feels as someone living with metastatic disease.
by Suzanne Adriana Remington
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Spouses of Cancer Patients Have Greater Risk of Psychiatric Disorders
Mental health support in the wake of a cancer diagnosis often doesn’t extend to spouses.
by Karon Warren
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An Evidence-Based Guide to Integrative Medicine
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
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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 Discussion
Physicians 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
Cancer Talk
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
Can the CYP2D6 Gene Affect Tamoxifen’s Effectiveness?A recent analysis examined whether CYP2D6 metabolism influences tamoxifen response. The answer isn’t entirely clear.
by Ashley P. Taylor
