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Sound Advice
Can people with cancer receive Social Security disability insurance?The federal program offers monthly payments to eligible people who are out of work due to a disability, such as a cancer diagnosis.
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Sound Advice
Should cancer survivors see a cardiologist?Cancer survivors have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, but a cardiologist can help you stay on top of your heart health.
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Sound Advice
How should I support my friend who has cancer?Focus on listening to your friend’s emotions, being empathetic and offering practical help.
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Get Involved
Cushions of ComfortAva Clay sews pillows that help ease pain experienced by people with a chemotherapy port.
by Thomas Celona
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Biotin Supplements Can Skew Cancer Lab Results
Products containing biotin can alter lab tests for people during and after cancer treatment.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet Goals
Despite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
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Forward Look
Recognizing Cognitive ImpairmentMedical oncologist Yu Zhang urges oncologists to normalize discussions about cancer-related cognitive impairment with patients.
by Lindsey Leake
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Your Cancer Guide
Find Calm in the ChaosWhen a cancer diagnosis challenges our sense of control, we can still find ways to regain our footing.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Scans Are Clear, So Why Am I Still Upset?Despite the joy that comes from learning that a loved one’s cancer is gone, caregivers may struggle with lingering fears and anxiety.
by K.J. Bannan
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Better Support for Blood Cancers
Despite receiving uniquely intensive therapies, people with blood cancers are less likely to receive palliative care than those with solid tumors.
by Cameron Walker
Cancer Talk
Why I Participated in a Clinical Trial
When doctors told Yvonne McLean Florence she was eligible to participate in a research trial testing an experimental drug, she joined. She wants more people to have the same opportunity.
by Yvonne McLean Florence
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer SurvivalA recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
