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Heal New Issue Alert: Fall 2019
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside our Heal Fall 2019 issue.
Waiting for My Mammogram
One breast cancer survivor shares the whirlwind of emotions that accompanied her while sitting in the waiting room.
Being Open About Mental Health Care During Cancer Treatment
To combat the stigma around mental health care for patients with lung cancer, survivor Nancy Cohen shares her own treatment story and why she feels it's important to include mental health care during cancer treatment.
Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Could See Benefit from Investigational Therapy
The investigational agent tipifarnib shows promise in patients with head and neck cancer who have a certain gene mutation.
Fine, Fine
When asked how they are, patients with cancer often find it simplest to say that they’re fine. Unfortunately, that may be far from the truth.
At-Home Urine Test Could Replace Pap Smear for Cervical Pre-Cancer Screening
Results from a new study suggest there may be a simpler, cheaper, more accessible way to screen for cervical pre-cancer.
Patients Must 'Be In Tune' With Bodies to Recognize Immunotherapy Side Effects
A nurse practitioner explains why it is key for patients with lung cancer being treated with immunotherapy to be aware of the treatment’s potential side effects.
That's Love
Life with cancer presents endless challenges and suffocating anxiety, but it's taught me a valuable lesson about relationships.
Advice From People Like You
We asked our readers, what is the most important lesson cancer has taught you?
Examining Genomics in the Treatment of Cervical Cancer
Researchers from Yale Cancer Center have created a platform to identify genetic mutations that might drive cervical cancer.
New Targeted and Immunotherapy Options in Lung Cancer
Hossein Borghaei, DO, MS, of Fox Chase Cancer Center, discusses emerging treatment options for patients with lung cancer.
The Secret Side Effect of Survivorship: Survivor's Guilt
The darkness of survivor’s guilt can arise at any point, but there are ways to lighten the load.
Komen Greater NYC to Host Daylong Conference or Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer at Pace University Featuring Renowned Breast Cancer Researchers and Clinicians
​A first of its kind in Westchester, this conference will provide patients, caregivers and medical professionals with critical information on treatments and living well with advanced breast cancer.
Depression and Cancer
Depression is a common side effect of cancer. In this post, survivor Bonnie Annis shares her insights regarding popular game show host, Alex Trebek, during his battle with pancreatic cancer and depression.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, here’s a round-up of the latest news and updates in this disease space.
What Advice Would You Give Your Pre-Cancer Self?
The saying goes that hindsight is 20/20, but often, individuals who have dealt with cancer express that they would have plenty to say if they could go back and talk to themselves before cancer entered the picture.
News Anchor Finds Support Through Social Media Following a Pregnancy That Turned Into Cancer
Michelle Velez received a stage 4 choriocarcinoma diagnosis after a molar pregnancy spread throughout her body.
With a Song in Their Hearts
Helping children with life-threatening illnesses find the joy in music that's created just for them.
Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Cancer Survivors Face More Difficulties with Care
Patients with cancer who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual face disparities in the care that they receive, according to study findings.
Dealing with Your Flow After Chemo
One survivor shares her experience with the unexpected gynecological challenges she struggled with after cancer treatment.
Friday Frontline: Cancer Updates, Research and Education on November 8, 2019
From new data released about CRISPR technology’s safety to Will Smith sharing his colonoscopy with the world, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.
New Issue Alert: Breast Cancer Special Issue 2019
Here’s a look at what’s inside our 2019 Breast Cancer special issue.
Nothing Is All Bad, Even Cancer - Maybe Especially Cancer
A two-time cancer survivor shares the good that eventually came from her cancer experiences.
A Little Sleep Education May Improve Insomnia
Just one class on improving sleep may help curb chronic insomnia in cancer survivors, according to study findings published in Cancer.
Cancer Support Organization Aims to Achieve What Others Can't
The founder of Wigs & Wishes explains how the organization evolved to provide wigs to women undergoing cancer treatment and fulfill wishes for children with the disease.
Prostate Cancer Loves Couch Potatoes
In order to turn your prostate cancer into a couch potato and keep it from spreading, your best chance is not to be one yourself.
Counting the Days of Chemotherapy
I was never any good at math, but I can count. So I learned to live by this bit of information by counting the days that passed after my treatments for ovarian cancer.
The (Really) Simple Things
What does simplifying your life really mean? One cancer survivor offers a different perspective.
FDA Approves Ziextenzo, the Third Neulasta Biosimilar for Febrile Neutropenia
The therapy is approved to decrease the incidence of infection due to febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer therapy.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
For Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, here’s a round-up of the latest news and updates in this disease space.