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Staying Close Through Cancer
Cancer and its treatment can hinder sexual intimacy, but help is available. Talking about the problem is the first step.
by Cameron Walker
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The Education of a Patient Advocate
Bob Riter explains how his breast cancer diagnosis set him on a path to find his calling.
by Bob Riter
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Sound Advice
Winter 2018/2019vol 08 | issue 04
Experts offer advice on accompanying a friend to a doctor's appointment, responding to a no evidence of disease diagnosis, and sharing the results of genetic testing. -
Forward Look
Alternatives to OpioidsThere are multiple options for managing cancer-related pain.
by Bradley Jones
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Caregivers Need Support Too
High-intensity cancer caregiving is associated with poor mental health, especially for caregivers who don't feel they're getting the support services they need.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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2018 SABCS: Choosing the Right Treatment
Studies presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium investigate when patients with early-stage breast cancer or precancerous breast conditions benefit from receiving less intense treatment.
by Kate Yandell
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Coping With Head and Neck Cancer
Patients with head and neck cancer often face physical, social and emotional issues that can add to existing mental health problems or give rise to new ones.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Coordinating Care
A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers.
by Tara Rosenzweig
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Palliative Care Pays Off
Patients with advanced cancer who receive palliative care tend to live longer and have better quality of life than those who do not receive this care.
by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
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Crowdfunding for Cancer
Researchers found that millions of dollars are donated on fundraising sites to support ineffective and even harmful treatments.
by Jon Kelvey
Cancer Talk
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer Patients
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.