Drafting a Medical Team Going through cancer treatment and ensuing complications is never easy, but surrounding yourself with the right key players can help, writes pancreatic cancer survivor Rob Weker. by Rob Weker Taking Drug Dosing Off Autopilot Patient advocates with metastatic breast cancer argue that dosing of treatments for their disease should be more personalized and take into account quality of life. by Marcus A. Banks Beating the Bully Inside To gain control over fear of my breast cancer recurring, I called on lessons learned as a 5-year-old confronting the neighborhood bully. by Joan Harris Your Cancer Guide Setting Boundaries Honor your own needs to establish a strong foundation for healing. by Hester Hill Schnipper Forward Look Measuring the Lifelong Impact of Cancer Treatment on Quality of Life Compromises between length and quality of life should be informed by thorough research. by Lindsey Konkel Forward Look Getting to the Point Study finds acupuncture can help reduce cancer-related pain. by Sharon Tregaskis Healthy Habits Know Your Exposure Be aware of how to prevent infection as the seasons change. by Erin O'Donnell Get Involved Patients With Pets A helping hand for pet owners receiving cancer treatment. by Jackie Oshiro Q&A The Lost Poetry of Patient Stories Medical histories capture a vital snapshot of a patient’s health status. In his new book, hematologist-oncologist Mikkael A. Sekeres provides a richer narrative. by Marci A. Landsmann Planning to Survive Survivorship care plans can prepare cancer patients to get the best medical care and maintain their quality of life following treatment. by Carly Flumer next Cancer Talk Cancer Centers Cope With COVID-19 Surge Doctors at cancer centers in states with record COVID-19 hospitalization rates reflect on how lessons from early in the pandemic are helping them care for patients during the current surge. by Ashley P. Taylor Why Do African Americans Have Increased Breast Cancer Mortality? Socioeconomic factors and racism can lead to poorer health outcomes for Black Americans. Genetics may also be a factor behind increased mortality rates. by Marci A. Landsmann Liquid Biopsies May Ease Enrollment in Clinical Trials A study shows that a blood test for gastrointestinal tumor mutations gave results in a third of the time needed for solid tissue testing. Patients who received the blood test were more likely to enroll in clinical trials. by Emma Yasinski What Is Tumor Mutational Burden? The Food and Drug Administration approved an immunotherapy drug for tumors with high tumor mutational burden regardless of tumor type. But some medical oncologists say it’s not clear the biomarker is valid across all cancer types. by Anna Azvolinsky More Posts