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Sound Advice
What paperwork can I throw out after cancer treatment?Hold on to test results and treatment records in case your cancer returns.
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Sound Advice
How does prior authorization impact cancer care?Insurers can require additional information before approving certain treatments or tests.
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Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or hard of hearing can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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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
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Redefining Cancer SurvivorshipAs people with advanced disease live longer, they face physical and mental health side effects. Patient advocates say research and care must focus on their unique needs.
by Thomas Celona
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Researchers Tackle Immune-related Adverse EffectsScientists present data on the risks of immune checkpoint inhibitors so more patients can tap into the treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Missed Activities Due to Cancer-related Fatigue and DepressionWomen were more likely than men to have fatigue or depression linked to cancer, and both effects were linked to people withdrawing from physical activities.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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Your Cancer Guide
Taking a Break From Cancer TreatmentWhen receiving treatment for extended periods, patients may want some time away.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
The Lies We TellEven with the best intentions, caregivers can't do it all—despite what they might tell themselves.
by K.J. Bannan
Adding chemotherapy to targeted therapy improves outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons From 20 Years Living With CancerMultiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
