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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
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Your Cancer Guide
Dare to PlanLive for today, but plan for tomorrow and beyond.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Take Care of YourselfMake time for yourself so you can be strong for your loved ones.
by Marc Silver
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Honor Your BodyComing to terms with feelings and emotions about weight gain and weight loss is often part of a cancer patient's experience.
by Sue Rochman
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Healthy Habits
Fuel Up With a SmoothieBlended beverages can help cancer patients and survivors meet their nutritional needs.
by Leigh Labrie
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Q&A
Healing WordsAuthor Judith Kelman describes how cancer patients benefit from writing about their personal stories.
by Betty Russell
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
