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Balancing Act: Cancer, Caregiving & Careers
Finding a balance amid the chaos of cancer.
Musical Theater Has a New Theme: Male Breast Cancer
How do you educate people about a cancer so rare that just one percent of the cancer population has it?
Finding Tailored Approaches to Male Breast Cancer
Patrick I. Borgen, M.D., discusses new discoveries that could lead to better, more individualized treatment for men with breast cancer.
Paradigm-Shifting Change May Be Coming in Melanoma
An ongoing trial studying Keytruda (pembrolizumab) with the first-in-class IDO1 inhibitor epacadostat (INCB024360) can mean drastic change for patients with melanoma.
Republicans Pull the American Health Care Act
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which President Donald Trump planned on replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with, was pulled on Friday. The ACA is still the law of the land.
Breast Implants May be Associated With Rare Lymphoma, FDA Says
Breast implants, especially those with textured surfaces, may be associated with a rare type of lymphoma, according to a recent statement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Looking Ahead: What's New In CAR T-Cell Therapy for Hematologic Malignancies
Jim Kochenderfer, M.D., lends insight to the future of CAR T-cell therapy for hematologic malignancies.
Intimacy and Self-Care With Cancer
Here are some tips for managing intimacy and self-care, during or after a cancer diagnosis.
Trump's Budget and Cancer
It has always been clear to me that there is a cure for cancer. It is called money.
FDA Approves Bavencio for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Bavencio (avelumab), a PD-L1-inhibitor, gained approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for some patients with Merkel cell carcinoma.
Advancements Continue in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Sara Hurvitz, M.D. talks about recent and upcoming advancements in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer
Surgery Is Still Crucial for Melanoma Treatment
Kiran K. Turaga explains that, even with all the advancements and novel treatments in melanoma, surgery is still critical.
NCCN Launches New Distress Resources for Patients With Cancer
The NCCN created new free, online resources for patients with cancer who are experiencing distress.
Dear Diary: Thoughts from a Cancer Survivor
I miss the girl who was too self-absorbed to know real sorrow.
Who Am I Now, Without Cancer?
Treatment is over -- no longer are days filled with doctors' appointments, choices, planning and cancer
Avoiding Amputation in Patients With Sarcoma
John E. Mullinax, M.D., discusses a chemotherapy strategy that may be able to save the limbs of some patients with sarcoma.
Research Advances to Improve Treatments for Patients with GBM
As researchers test new treatments for GBM, understanding the unique needs of patients with this diagnosis and their caregivers remains crucial.
Did the Extra Chemo Cycles Go Too Far?
Ed has medical emergency. Did the extra chemo cause it?
Watch for The Long-Term Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
How the side effects of radiation therapy almost killed me, and kept me from eating turkey.
Dry Brushing for Lymphedema: Does it really work?
Dry brushing helps exfoliate skin, but can it also stimulate the lymphatic system?
Can the Chickenpox Protect Patients Against Glioma?
A recent study found that individuals who had the chickenpox virus when they were younger were less likely to eventually develop gliomas.
The Colon Cancer Alliance
After the Colonoscopy Procedure
On the Day of the Colonoscopy Procedure
Tips for a Better Colonoscopy Prep
What the Colonoscopy Prep Is Really Like
A Colonoscopy Shouldn't Be Avoided
No Reason to Fear a Colonoscopy
About the Colonoscopy
Top Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening
