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Walking Back From CancerAn American expat in Norway describes how a favorite walking trail aided him during treatment and recovery.
by Steven Ford
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The Right DoseResearchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether.
by Kate Yandell
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Focusing on Proton TherapyProton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.
by Sue Rochman
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Your Cancer Guide
Honesty: The Best Policy?Keeping your cancer diagnosis a secret can sometimes be a better option.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caregiving and WorkGather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust.
by Diane Cameron
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Get Involved
Patient NavigatorsPatient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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Sound Advice
Summer 2019vol 09 | issue 02
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Q&A
Breaking the IceSocial activist and breast cancer survivor Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares tips on supporting friends and family members through cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Healthy Habits
Where There’s SmokeWhat to know before firing up the grill during barbecue season.
by Bradley Jones
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Healthy Habits
Overlooking ObesityPublic awareness of the link between obesity and cancer risk is poor.
by Jane C. Hu
U.S. breast cancer deaths declined for women ages 20 to 49, which researchers credit to wider screening and better treatment.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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
Immunotherapy Improves Results in Head and Neck CancerCombining an immune checkpoint inhibitor with standard care extended event-free survival by nearly two years.
by Thomas Celona
Federal Support for Cancer Research Takes the Stage at AACR Annual MeetingScientists and former administrators gather for session focused on advocating for cancer research in uncertain times.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Inaugural AACR IO Conference Kicks Off With Celebration of Immune CheckpointsImmune checkpoint icons James Allison and Arlene Sharpe shared their journeys and a look ahead on the opening night of the inaugural AACR IO conference.
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A New Resource Provides a Sanctuary for Black TNBC PatientsThe Black TNBC Sanctuary was created to help Black women with triple-negative breast cancer get answers about their diagnosis and care.
Dr. Humberto M. Guiot: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer in a Community-Based Clinical Trial
