A survey finds many patients prefer talking through imaging findings related to cancer with their physician rather than viewing reports online—but only if the wait for results is short.

by Cindy Kuzma

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.

by Emma Yasinski

Palliative care physician Dawn Gross helps people talk about death by focusing on what they want during life.

by Amy Paturel

A clinical trial comparing acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy found that they are both helpful for people who are experiencing sleep problems after cancer treatment.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

For the first time, people living in the Navajo Nation who are diagnosed with cancer can get treated for the disease without leaving tribal lands.

by Kate Yandell

An American expat in Norway describes how a favorite walking trail aided him during treatment and recovery.

by Steven Ford

Get Involved

Patient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.

by Carisa D. Brewster

Sound Advice

vol 09 | issue 02
Experts offer advice on seeking a therapist, sleeping with pain, and caregiving responsibilities.

Q&A

Social 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

Healthy Habits

What to know before firing up the grill during barbecue season.

by Bradley Jones