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Healthy Habits
Connection Is KeyResearch suggests social activity is beneficial for cancer survivors’ longevity.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Q&A
Solving a Medical MysteryJournalist Lawrence Ingrassia traces the scientific history of a genetic disorder that predisposes families like his to cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Sound Advice
How Can People With Cancer Avoid Getting Lymphedema?Talk with your provider before surgery and stay active to help prevent this side effect.
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Sound Advice
Can Cancer Survivors Donate Blood?The type of cancer and the time since treatment determine eligibility for blood donation.
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Sound Advice
How Can I Help Protect a Loved One With Cancer From Falling?Monitor blood pressure and take precautions around the home to reduce the risk.
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Facts and Stats
Financial FalloutNearly half of cancer survivors report their treatment left them in debt.
by Thomas Celona
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Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
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Forward Look
Shining a Spotlight on Health-related Social NeedsHealth care teams should ask about support needs including transportation, housing, food and financial security.
by Darcy Lewis
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Your Cancer Guide
Relationship WoesA cancer diagnosis can tax even the healthiest of relationships, exposing once invisible cracks in your relationship's foundation.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
What’s for Dinner?Planning ahead can help ensure caregivers have healthy food options on hand.
by K.J. Bannan
Multiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood TestsAbout half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
