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Forward Look
PET Scan OveruseStudy suggests lung and esophageal cancer survivors receive too many costly scans.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Your Cancer Guide
Weakening the Grip of Survivor GuiltGive yourself permission to appreciate your good fortune, despite knowing others who have not fared as well.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Finding Silver LiningsCaregiving is difficult, but it can bring rewards.
by Carly O'Brien
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Healthy Habits
A Matter of TasteFollow tips for enjoying food despite treatment side effects.
by Brenda Conaway
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Healthy Habits
Bolstering the BrainYoga helps lift the mental fog that often accompanies cancer treatment.
by Brenda Conaway
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Q&A
Learning Emotional JudoPsychiatrist Andrew Roth helps prostate cancer patients identify and take control of their emotions.
by Kate Yandell
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Your Cancer Guide
Contemplating CAMComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can supplement, but not replace, established cancer treatments.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Sound Advice
Spring 2016vol 06 | issue 01
When a family member wants to stop treatment, addressing post-treatment anxiety and sadness, and considering a clinical trial. -
Practical Pointers
Do You Have Questions for Your Health Care Team?Make the most of email, text messages, Twitter and patient portals.
by Ide Mills
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Caregiving With Confidence
When Roles ChangeFollow these tips for keeping your sense of self despite a shift in responsibilities.
by Carly O'Brien
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
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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.
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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
