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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

  • 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

  • Sound Advice

    Winter 2018/2019

    vol 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 Opioids

    There are multiple options for managing cancer-related pain.

    by Bradley Jones

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Crowdfunding for Cancer

    Researchers found that millions of dollars are donated on fundraising sites to support ineffective and even harmful treatments.

    by Jon Kelvey