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Healthy Habits
Fit for Treatment‘Prehab’ programs can help people with cancer improve their health before treatment.
by Erin O'Donnell
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Healthy Habits
Stress ReliefInterventions to manage stress can have long-lasting emotional and physical benefits for people with cancer.
by Carisa Brewster
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Sound Advice
How should I describe my cancer pain to my doctor?Track the intensity, impact and frequency of your pain to best manage your discomfort.
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Sound Advice
How can I address scars from cancer surgery?Taking precautions can minimize the appearance of scars, while various treatments can change how they look.
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Sound Advice
How can I regain Medicaid coverage?Medicaid 'unwinding' has led to millions losing benefits. Take these steps to ensure you have coverage.
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Your Cancer Guide
Tending Your GardenRemove those things that will hamper your growth during cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
An Extra Set of Eyes and EarsCaregivers’ unique perspectives can enrich conversations with doctors, but it’s not always easy to decide when to speak up.
by K.J. Bannan
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A Gentler Treatment Course
Patients who speak up when they don’t feel well can help doctors manage side effects caused by chemotherapy.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Climate Change and Cancer Care
Cancer centers and their patients face disruptions caused by hurricanes, wildfires and other extreme weather events.
by Cameron Walker
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Dealing With Immediate Medical Test Results
Patients have been entitled to immediate access to medical records and test results for three years as a result of the Cures Act. It has changed how patients and doctors share information.
by Taneia Surles
Cancer Talk
Physical Activity Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Recurrence
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