Well-being
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Putting the Patient in the Driver’s SeatIn her new book, Cancer Support Community executive chair Kim Thiboldeaux offers advice to patients on how to steer their way through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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A Closer Look at SarcopeniaGastrointestinal oncologist and health services researcher Ryan Nipp discusses new research about how muscle quality correlates with cancer outcomes.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Rethinking Access to Disability BenefitsAdvances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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How Long Do Immunotherapy Side Effects Last?For people with melanoma who receive immune checkpoint inhibitors after surgery, side effects can remain even after treatment has been completed. These chronic side effects are most often mild.
by Anna Goshua
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Chemobrain: It’s Not Your ImaginationScientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Cancer Care’s Virtual RevolutionThe pandemic has made telehealth a necessity for many cancer patients. When the crisis clears, these technological tools may improve cancer care in the long term.
by Stephen Ornes
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Your Cancer Guide
Feeling Close Through CancerCancer treatments may make having sex difficult, but there are more ways to demonstrate love.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Preserving DignityCaregivers can help ensure loved ones feel valued and respected.
by Karen J. Bannan
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Healthy Habits
Exercising at HomeMost cancer survivors can find a way to work out safely, even during the pandemic.
by Tara Santora
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Sound Advice
Spring 2021vol 11 | issue 01
Maintaining relationships through cancer, feeling unappreciated as a caregiver, and finding information that's relevant to young people with cancer.
