Well-being
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Gaps in End-of-Life Care
Racial and ethnic backgrounds can be factors in whether cancer patients take advantage of hospice care. Researchers and clinicians are trying to understand the gaps and design strategies to bridge them.
by Charlotte Huff
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Chemotherapy Essentials
Stock your bag with these useful items before your next infusion session.
by Jamie L. Schwachter
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Forward Look
An Overlooked Long-Term Side EffectQ&A with Patricia Ganz on chemotherapy-related nerve damage.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Be Alert to Heart HealthRisk of stroke and heart disease increases after a cancer diagnosis.
by Robin Meadows
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Forward Look
Tracking Treatment Side Effects Benefits Cancer PatientsQuick response to symptoms improves quality of life and survival.
by Cameron Walker
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Forward Look
Routine Health Care for Cancer SurvivorsPatients are sometimes unsure when to see their primary care provider.
by Dara Chadwick
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Breaking Down a Cancer Diagnosis
During her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Your Cancer Guide
Clinical Trial ConsiderationsLearn what questions to ask before participating in a study.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Ways to Get OrganizedDevelop a system to avoid being overwhelmed by health care bills and information.
by Aimee Swartz
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Your Cancer Guide
Talking With Your Young ChildrenFollow these tips for discussing your diagnosis and treatment plan with your kids.
by Hester Hill Schnipper