Going through cancer treatment and ensuing complications is never easy, but surrounding yourself with the right key players can help, writes pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Weker.

by Rob Weker

Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life.

by Marcus A. Banks

To gain control over fear of my breast cancer recurring, I called on lessons learned as a 5-year-old confronting the neighborhood bully.

by Joan Harris

Q&A

Medical histories capture a vital snapshot of a patient's health status. In his new book, hematologist-oncologist Mikkael A. Sekeres provides a richer narrative.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Sound Advice

vol 10 | issue 03
Experts offer advice on making caregiving work, the challenges of telemedicine, and absent friends.

Medicare was established to help provide affordable health care coverage for older Americans. But Medicare beneficiaries with cancer can still face financial burdens related to their care.

by Kate Yandell

Your Cancer Guide

Honor your own needs to establish a strong foundation for healing.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Forward Look

Compromises between length and quality of life should be informed by thorough research.

by Lindsey Konkel

Forward Look

Study finds acupuncture can help reduce cancer-related pain.

by Sharon Tregaskis

Caregiving With Confidence

Not all patients follow doctors' orders, which can be frustrating for their caregivers.

by Karen J. Bannan