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The Basics of Interventional Clinical Trials

An expert describes what an interventional clinical trial is.

How the Heck Did You Get Cancer?

Tips for Battling Cancer

Kenneth Freundlich on the Importance of Advocacy for Patients With Hereditary Cancers

Kenneth Freundlich, neuropsychologist, Morris Psychological Group, Parsippany, NJ, and FORCE volunteer, discusses the importance of advocacy for patients with hereditary cancers.

A Brave, BeauTEALful Warrior

Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Announced the 2019 Impact Award Honorees

Susan G. Komen Greater NYC to honor exceptional and inspiring individuals and organizations at its annual Impact Awards May 22, 2019 Cipriani 42nd Street.

Another Deafening Silence

Patients should demand palliative care, no matter the stage of disease.

Mustering the Courage to Decide on Treatment

Choosing a treatment based on data can be fraught with challenges, but it can make all the difference.

Considering Weight Loss

The day came when I looked in the mirror and I didn't like what I saw. Here I was 5"7', and tipping the scales at 225 lbs.

Preventing Lymphedema Flares in Patients With Breast Cancer

RESEARCHERS ARE RE-EVALUATING WHAT CAUSES LYMPHEDEMA AGGRAVATION.

Taking on Pancreatic Cancer

Aptly known as the world’s toughest cancer, pancreatic cancer's destruction often delivers a feeling of hopelessness for patients and their families, with late detection further complicating matters.

A Work of Art, Not a Work of Cancer

A mastectomy can leave a lasting mark. This breast cancer survivor found her own unique way to make it a beautiful one.

Seeking Clarity Through Brain Fog After Cancer Treatment

Many experience brain fog during or after treatment for cancer, but strategies can help survivors manage the problem.

Cardiotoxicity After Cancer Treatment

A survivor "pays it forward" by stressing the importance of knowing your risks.

Got Colon Cancer? Get Your Tumor Tested

Tumor testing can lead to different treatment choices and better outcomes.

Paging Dr. Web

Surprise! You can’t believe everything you read on the internet!

Making the Connections: My Nurse's Proactive Approach to Treatment

An essay honoring Emily A. Knight, RN, OCN [Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

AAMDSIF Upcoming Webinars: August 2019

The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation presents webinars for patients and their loved ones at no charge to participants.

An Everyday Miracle for Patients With Cancer

An essay from our Extraordinary Healers book honoring Lenora Drum, RN [Bangalore Oncology Clinics of Tracy and Stockton, California]

Born with Cancer, Blessed with Life

A young couple describes their journey when they discover their unborn child has neuroblastoma.

Dana Bushman on the Benefits of Yoga for a Patient With Cancer

Dana Bushman, a certified yoga instructor, describes how a patient with cancer might benefit from doing yoga. Bushman led yoga classes at the 9th Annual Joining FORCEs Against Hereditary Cancer Conference.

For My Son

A father recounts how LAF and advocacy helped him move past the grief of his son's death from leukemia.

On Guard: Gauging Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer Aids Decision Making

New ways to find prostate cancer and gauge its aggressiveness help patients make better choices.

Suspending Judgement During Cancer Treatment

Want to support someone during cancer treatment? Offer your ear, not your opinion.

Scanning the Horizon: Advances in Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer

New advances in radiation treatment enable higher doses with less damage to nearby tissue.

Adding Mindfulness: Innovation for an Optimal Preoperative Rehabilitation Before Lung Cancer Resection

A recent study looked at a two-week preoperative intervention for lung cancer resection that included an intervention intended for emotional balance: mindfulness.

Coming Back Out of the Closet

When healing comes from quiet corners, soft words and family moments.

Living With Lung Cancer Amid Coronavirus

As coronavirus fears escalate, a physician with stage 4 lung cancer reflects on protecting personal health and aiding the global community.

The Value of Testicular Self-Exams and Early Detection from the Survivorship Perspective

There’s been some debate in recent years about the true value and effectiveness of certain types of cancer screenings. This is, of course, a perfectly reasonable thing to be doing both in the name of advancing medical science, and especially in an environment where there's so much downward pressure on the costs of healthcare.

Finding Life's Purpose in the Craziest Circumstances

How much better can I help people now that I have been through it myself?