Sound Advice

vol 08 | issue 03
A patient support expert offers guidance on how to respond to news of a friend's cancer diagnosis.

Forward Look

Pediatric oncology providers vary in their recommendations on school attendance.

by Melinda Mahaffey Icden

In a Facebook Live discussion about When Breath Becomes Air, Lucy Kalanithi talks about safeguarding a person’s identity in the face of terminal disease and shares tips and resources for caregiving.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Your Cancer Guide

A second opinion can provide additional information to determine the best treatment course.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Recognize the signs of a serious mental illness and get help if you need it.

by Lisa O’Leary

Cancer rehabilitation can help patients before and after treatment, but it's still not widely used.

by Cameron Walker

At first, I wanted to hide my cancer diagnosis. My son showed me what a mistake that was.

by Lenn Robbins

People who were directly affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks can receive screenings and care for medical conditions, including certain cancers, through the World Trade Center Health Program.

by Brad Jones

Survivors of pediatric brain or spinal cord tumors can have cognitive and physical impairments. Researchers say that these deficits can be minimized with the right interventions.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

As a father with an aggressive brain cancer, I've opted against elaborate metaphors and in favor of candid speech when talking about cancer with my children.

by Adam Hayden