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Despite a national addiction crisis, opioids remain an appropriate choice for treating severe cancer pain.

Beyond the Breast: How Some Patients Combat Brain Metastases

Two women living with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to the brain describe the tools that are helping to keep them alive.

Kara Maxwell Explains Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Kara Maxwell, instructor, medical oncologist, Basser Research Center for BRCA, University of Pennsylvania, explains how a breast cancer clinical trial works.

The Good with the Bad

How a paddle replaced anger with joy.

Stem Cells: Helpful or Hurtful?

Stem cells are cells that seem to have the ability to divide perpetually, but what does that mean in cancer?

In Prostate Cancer, Xtandi Sparks More Fatigue and Pain Than Zytiga

Patients treated with Xtandi had higher rates of fatigue and pain than those who were treated with Zytiga and prednisone, resulting in a higher likelihood that they will reduce their treatment dose.

Treating Bone Pain in Multiple Myeloma

Bone pain is a common symptom that patients with multiple myeloma face, but some may find relief with treatments and exercise.

Survey Asks Why Some Ovarian Cancer Patients Choose Maintenance Therapy

Many patients who completed the survey felt maintenance therapy would help them buy time.

Walking Away from a Burning Car

Your Journey Together: New Resources for Caregivers of People With Lung Cancer

A nonprofit's new website section offers resources to caregivers of people with lung cancer.

My Challenge With Insurance as My Wife’s Cancer Caregiver

Even though my wife became quadriplegic after her breast cancer progressed, our insurance still did not help us out, so I became her caregiver full-time.

How to talk to your family about screening

As we enter the holiday season, we know that quality time spent connecting with family is upon us. Even if your gatherings are virtual this year, we encourage you to bring up your family medical history and support each other in understanding your family’s risk factors for colorectal cancer.

Risk Factors

My Charge Nurse, Teacher, Mentor, Co-Worker and Friend

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring LIDICE CEA, LVN [CANCER CENTER AND BREAST CENTER OU

$29 Million Awards by the V Foundation in 2019; All-Time Grant Total More Than $250 Million

Top Translational Grants Named for Former CEO Nick Valvano, Former Scientific Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Robert Bast.

18 Years of Living With Stage 4 Colon Cancer

The number 18 holds special meaning for me as it marks 18 years since I heard these words: “You have incurable colon cancer.”

Changes in Other Genes

Other gene mutations, besides BRCA, can also lead to inherited breast cancers.

Portraits of Hope Raise Money for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Through fanciful underwater photos of people with metastatic breast cancer, the Serenity Project aims to raise awareness and funds.

Breathing Easier: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Can Improve Function for Some With Lung Cancer

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medical program designed for people facing chronic lung disease. It was first implemented for patients with COPD, and since has expanded to include patients with other diagnoses such as pulmonary fibrosis and even lung cancer.

Food Safety Smarts for Patients With Cancer

How fresh is your food? Know what's behind those sell-by and best-by dates

Survivor Defined

With varying shades of survivorship, many patients who don't fit the stereotypical image wonder if they've deserved the title of cancer survivor.

Comfort in Strange Places

Learning to appreciate the best seat in the house.

Finding a New Friend Through Cancer

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Debbie O’Sullivan, RN, OCN [UT Health Northeast Cancer Treatment and Prevention Center in Tyler, Texas]

What's New with Stem Cell Transplants?

Advances in stem cell transplantation leads to a changing landscape in treating blood cancers, such as lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma.

Kindred Spirits: My Cancer Nurse and Me

An Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Barbara Wilson, RN, OCN, CRNI, BSN [Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center in Fitchburg, Massachusetts]

Oncology Nurse Is in Tune With the Patient's Spirit

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring DANIELLE PINKERTON, B.S.N., CPN [ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE]

What I've Learned From My Cancer Warrior Mom