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.
What to Know Before You Go
Be prepared, cautious and report certain symptoms to your medical team immediately.
Preparing for a Cancer-Related Emergency
Know which symptoms call for immediate action and which can be safely ignored.
Drug Reaction in the Family Tree
The body’s ability to process drugs is influenced by our genes.
Under the Microscope: Cancer Biomarkers
When deciding on a cancer treatment—and determining its effectiveness—look for a biomarker.
Debt Crisis: Coping with Cancer's Financial Aftermath
Coping with cancer’s financial aftermath calls for creative solutions.
Crafting a Financial Plan
Patients should have a plan on tackling medical debt.
Whole Foods Help Against Cancer
Whole foods will always fare better than micronutrient supplements.
Grapefruit Juice: Forbidden Fruit?
Grapefruit juice may interfere with some anticancer agents.
Coping with Appetite Changes
Coping with appetite changes from chemotherapy.
Common Drugs Can Hinder Targeted Chemotherapy Agents
New research shows that certain drugs can interfere with chemotherapy.
For Some, Genetic Counseling Is a Lifelong Necessity
For some survivors, genetic counseling could be a lifelong relationship.
Will I Inherit the Risk for Cancer?
Mutations in genes can cause breast, colon, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers, as well as others.
It's in the Genes
Scientists search the genome for ways to ease treatment side effects.
Guided by Experience
A new website helps cancer pateints understand the benefits of individualized treatments.
Obama Issues Order to Resolve Drug Shortages
In November, President Obama initiated an executive order to tackle the growing shortages of medicines used to treat some forms of cancer and other diseases.
Dangers of DVT
Knowing your risk for blood clots may help to prevent them.
New Breast Surgery Comes With Choices
Nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomy is now an option for women, but it comes with choices and may not be for everyone.