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Surprised by Side Effects

Here, a reader shares her experience with dealing with the side effects of hormonal therapy.

Jennifer Higgins - A Survivor's Story

Anees B. Chagpar on What to Expect After Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy

Anees B. Chagpar, director of the Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, discusses what a patient can expect following a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.

Through a Cancer Tragedy Came an Unexpected Passion

Losing My Hair Without Losing My Mind: Working Through Chemo Brain

ADT May Offer Some Protection From COVID-19 in Men with Prostate Cancer

A PCF-funded study of men with prostate cancer in Italy suggests that men with prostate cancer who were taking ADT were 4 times less likely to be infected with the coronavirus than men who were not on ADT (androgen deprivation therapy), and 5 times less likely to die. These new findings are a game-changer and may lead to potential treatments for COVID-19, even in men without prostate cancer.

Speaking Out: Some Cancer Screenings Can Lead to Unnecessary Treatment

The extent of overdiagnosis in cancer differs according to the tumor type, its biology and the screening test.

Our Sisters' Keepers

Everything about the words “breast cancer” is dark, sad and scary. When you add “metastatic” (stage 4) to those words, there comes an uncontrollable fear that encompasses the mind. To help people cope with this, four African American women started on a journey to educate women of color about the effects and importance of understanding breast cancer.

How My Cancer Nurse Made Each and Every Day Count

An Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Kathryn “Kitty” Vance, RN, BSN [LCI Radiation Therapy in Pineville, North Carolina]

Holding Our Mission -- and Her Oncology Patients -- in Her Heart

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Carolyn Harshbarger, BSN, RN, OCN [ St. Vincent Health in Indianapolis, Indiana ]

Cancer Helped Me Choose Kindness

My cancer diagnosis — and the emotional effects that came with it — made me who I am today.

By My Side Through Cancer Treatments

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring THERESA WILLIAMS, RN, OCN [SUMMIT CANCER CARE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA]

Step Inside

Leading the Way for Prostate Cancer Detection

Rintega Receives Breakthrough Designation for EGFRvIII-Positive Glioblastoma

Rintega (rindopepimut) has gained a Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA to treat adult patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) that test positive for the EGFR variant (EGFRvIII).

Cancer Survivorship Encouragement

Anya Prince on Insurance Coverage for Preventative Services

Anya Prince, a post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Genomics and Society at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses insurance coverage for preventative services.

The Patient

Testing for Recurrence

Early-stage colorectal cancer patients may benefit from a new test that predicts their risk of recurrence.

NCODA Welcomes Three New Executive Council Members

The National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, Inc. (NCODA) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Executive Council.

My Secret Life With Ovarian Cancer

“For so long ovarian cancer has been a secret part of my life. That’s over now.”

Unlocking the Mystery of Cancer Stem Cells

Scientists research whether cancer stem cells are the key to eradicating the disease.

Lenvima Combo Fails to Extend Survival in Esophageal Cancer

Lenvima and Keytruda with chemo did not help patients with metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma live longer than Keytruda and chemotherapy alone.

Advanced Lung Cancer Outlook Is Better Than Before

Thanks to better understanding of cancer biology, the outlook for advanced lung cancer is better than it has ever been.

Sarcoma Foundation of America Uses a Multi-Faceted Approach to Fighting the Disease

When it comes to fighting sarcoma, the Sarcoma Foundation of America does not stop at fundraising.

Birthdays Mark Milestones

Inflammatory breast cancer survivor, Terry Arnold, shares her story of diagnosis and survivorship.

How One Person Beat Cancer by Participating in a Clinical Trial

After being diagnosed with glioblastoma, experimental immunotherapy saved his life.

You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient Advocate

A nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.