Well-being
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Caregiving With Confidence
Feeling DistantA little bit of planning can help streamline cancer care, even when you are caregiving from afar.
by Karen J. Bannan
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Forward Look
Sexual Health in Adolescent and Young Adult SurvivorsCancer survivors diagnosed early in life may have unanswered questions about their sexual health.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Forward Look
Going FlatMost people who opt out of breast reconstruction are satisfied with their decision but are not always supported by their surgeons.
by Kris Conner
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Q&A
Cancer, From the Other SideWhen Liza Marshall was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she and her husband, oncologist John Marshall, had to chart new waters.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Summer 2021vol 11 | issue 02
Ensuring that doctors respect your cultural background, addressing anxiety caused by the pandemic, and discussing end-of-life plans. -
More Data on COVID-19 Vaccination and CancerStudies indicate that many people with cancer have an antibody response to the vaccines, but this response may be reduced or absent in certain patients.
by Anna Goshua
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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
