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Buying Hope: Life After a Fertility-Threatening Diagnosis

It's all about having a plan. Plans give hope. Plans inspire.

Who are Cancer Clinical Trials For: Guinea Pigs, Test Pilots or Prize Poodles?

Expert D. Ross Camidge, M.D., Ph.D., offers tips for dealing with the stress of navigating clinical trials for cancer treatment.

More Than Friends Organization: Bringing Help and Hope to Cancer Survivors

More Than Friends chairperson Elise Bourne-Busby talked about her breast cancer journey and the inspiration for the Latino/Caribbean/American initiative that is dedicated to servicing cancer survivors.

How to Determine if A Nutritional Supplement is a Detriment for a Patient With Cancer

Vitamins, herbal medicines and other nutritional products may be more harmful than helpful to individuals with cancer. Check with an expert before taking them.

How A Second Opinion Gave Us More Opportunities to Seek Additional Cancer Care

A caregiver sheds light on the trials and tribulations of his wife's cancer journey and describes his awe in watching his wife's strength.

Preserving Eyebrows During Chemotherapy Treatment

Renata Marie Vestevich, founder and developer of Essential Eyebrow Solution (EES), discusses how this topical solution may be able to help patients keep their eyebrow hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

An Inspired Healer, Leader and Guide

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring SANDRA TERRAZZINO, APRN, M.S.N., FNP-BC, AOCNP [HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY CLINIC, BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS]

Risky Infections

Cancer patients should be aware of the risk of infections.

Talking With a Therapist Can Ease Cancer-Related Fears

In Approach to Breast Cancer, Consider More Than Screening Guidelines

House Call with Len Lichtenfeld, the deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society.

Seven Thoughts on Accepting Change After Cancer

Like in life, the only constant in cancer is change. Fighting it just adds to the misery.

Blood Cancers' Bottom Line: The High Cost of Cancer Care

Medical care for blood cancer imposes high out-of-pocket costs for patients and families.

On the Web: Shared Decision-Making

Shared decision-making is a collaborative process for building relationships between patients and providers.

Scott's Denial

Patient denial places added burden on caregivers.

Julie Fleshman on the Role of Nutrition in the Life of a Patient With Pancreatic Cancer

Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, president, CEO, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, discusses the role of nutrition in the life of a patient with pancreatic cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Regaining Control of the Pelvic Floor

Men undergoing prostate cancer treatment should give special attention to ensuring good pelvic floor strength in order to reduce side effects of treatment and maximize urinary and sexual function.

Retired Tennis Star to Run NYC Marathon for Cancer Research

I will be out on the street in New York City on November 1 to cheer on James Blake.

Getting Booked - Stat

Gaining access to that top-notch doctor or medical center can present a larger hurdle for someone with an uncommon malignancy, but it is possible with a few tips.

Will Anyone Love Me After Cancer?

The Chronicles of Cancer

Rudolph Navari on Preventing CINV With Olanzapine

Rudolph Navari, discusses a study of olanzapine for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy.

Thank You, Cancer

Scott Hersh is a colon cancer survivor. His journey started in August 2012 when he was initially diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 48 years old. His journey continued with metastatic colon cancer (stage 4) in September 2013 and a recurrence again in January 2016. Each time, he endured six months of chemotherapy and had two major abdominal surgeries - one in September 2012 and one in June 2014. He is currently halfway through his third chemotherapy tour of duty. He receives his treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital and shared that he is extremely grateful for his dedicated doctors, nurses and their staff.

Second Annual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Raises More Than $230,000 for Cancer Research

Funds raised by the V Foundation for Cancer Research’s Victory Ride to Cure Cancer benefit cancer research in North Carolina and beyond.

A Day in the Life of Chemo Treatment Is Not a Horror Story

Though it may seem like it sometimes, cancer is not the Boogey Man.

Transcending the Chaos of Cancer

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring the 2018 winner, CHRISTINE STONE, M.S.N., RN, OCN [LIFE WITH CANCER PROGRAM, INOVA SCHAR CANCER INSTITUTE, LEESBURG, VIRGINIA]

Cancer Tales

Based on a survey of 1,000 by the American Cancer Society, this sidebar defines certain cancer myths as fact or fiction.

Negotiating Surveillance and Long-Term Follow-up for Testicular Cancer

The Molecular Revolution

Molecular and genomic information can identify tumors most likely to respond to a specific drug.

My Partner in Recovery

Finalist essay written by Catherine Gilmore nominating nurse Jackie Broadway-Duren, MSN, FNP-BC, from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, for CURE's 2010 Extraordinary Healer Award contest.