-
Your Cancer Guide
Ways to Find Meaning in LifeA cancer diagnosis can prompt survivors to question or deepen their faith.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
-
Caregiving With Confidence
Being a Parent While Caring for OneTake these steps to delegate responsibilities and strike a balance.
by Liz Seegert
-
First Person
How To Be An Effective Cancer EducatorA breast cancer survivor recounts how she became a resource for others.
by Cynthia Ryan
-
Q&A
Cooking Through CancerCancer survivor Ann Ogden Gaffney left her job in fashion to teach other cancer survivors how to cook.
by Kate Yandell
-
Forward Look
Making Decisions About End-of-Life CareStudy finds few terminally ill patients understand their prognosis.
by Kendall K. Morgan
-
Your Cancer Guide
Choosing the Right ResponseTake a no-apologies approach in response to insensitive remarks.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
-
Caregiving With Confidence
Final WishesAdvance care planning can ease stress for both patients and caregivers.
by Carly O'Brien
-
Sound Advice
Fall 2016vol 06 | issue 03
Anxiety about cellphones and cancer, crowdfunding to help pay the bills, and the side effects of steroids. -
Forward Look
Determining ValueNew tools offer a cost-benefit analysis of cancer treatments.
by Stephen Ornes
-
Forward Look
Breast Cancer Survivors and Vaginal EstrogenExpert opinion affirms need to weigh risks and benefits.
by Kate Yandell
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter 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
-
From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
-
What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
