Prostate Cancer Taught My Husband and Me What Real Intimacy Is
Prostate cancer changed intimacy for Dean and me, but we found other ways to stay connected
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia Nearly Killed Me — But It Didn’t Stop Me From Dancing My Heart Out
To survive months alone in the hospital during Covid, I turned to my faith — and my phone
I Choose Hope — Not Fear — in Facing My Multiple Myeloma
I read online that my multiple myeloma diagnosis was grim. The truth seems more hopeful.
My Husband’s Prostate Cancer Is Terminal, but that Hasn’t Put an End to Our Love for Each Other
Caring for my husband through his prostate cancer hasn’t been easy, but we find joy in every day
When My Twin Sister Was Diagnosed with Leptomeningeal Disease, I Dropped Everything to Help Her
Caregiving for a loved one is tough, but I’m thankful for the journey
I Was Told No One Lives with Pancreatic Cancer, but 31 Years Later, I’m Still Here — Fighting for a Cure
As the first survivor patient research advocate in the U.S., I’ve dedicated my life to raising awareness and advancing treatment options for pancreatic cancer
I Became a Cancer Survivor at Age 3
Life after cancer is all I’ve known. I’ve tried to use my story to make a difference for others.
I Lost My Singing Career to Thyroid Cancer — And Found My True Voice
I can’t fix my broken instrument, but I can still bring beautiful music to the world
Articles
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Biosimilars for Cancer Treatment
Oncologist Gury Doshi, M.D., explains how a type of medicine called biosimilars is changing the way we treat cancer
CAR T-Cell Therapy 101
Learn the facts about this innovative treatment and how it kills cancer cells
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Metastatic Cancer
What does metastatic cancer mean? Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms and treatment options for metastatic cancer.
Does Cold Capping Work?
Wearing a cold cap for chemotherapy may reduce hair loss. Here’s what you need to know.
Coping with the Costs of Cancer
How to get financial support when you’re navigating cancer care
What You Need to Know About Clinical Trials
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about clinical trials
Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Sex After Cancer
Cancer and treatments like chemotherapy can have sexual side effects — but you can reclaim your sexuality and find intimacy again
Race, Gender and the Ways These Identities Intersect Matter in Cancer Outcomes
Cancer care research usually overlooks the multiple identities of individual patients
How Superbugs Put Cancer Patients at Risk
Antimicrobial resistance may make cancer treatment less effective
Caring for Someone With Cancer Is Emotional — and Expensive
Caregiving can be overwhelming, lonely and costly. Here are some tips to lighten the load.
Women Pay the Price for Cancer
It's important to talk to your doctor about the cost of cancer care
Do You Need to See a Cardio-Oncologist?
Lifesaving treatments can increase the risk of heart disease. A cardio-oncologist can help keep your heart healthy while you fight cancer.
Follicular Lymphoma: What You Should Know
Follicular lymphoma is characterized by cycles of remission and relapse and is the second most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Talking to Your Health Care Provider About Follicular Lymphoma
Lymphoma specialist Dr. Connie Lee Batlevi details important questions patients need to ask
When Cancer Leads to Early Menopause
Younger women can experience menopause after cancer treatment. Here's how to manage it
Exclusive Interview with Fran Drescher
The star of "The Nanny" opens up about her cancer journey.
Female and Single: A Double Whammy for Cancer Care
Single cancer patients don't get the same care as married patients — and it's even worse for single women.
Videos
WomenTalk: Caregiving Through Cancer
Hear from a caregiver and cancer survivor-turned-coach about what it really means to show up for someone else — while still trying to care for yourself.
When to Ask About Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease
Watch this video to learn when to ask your health care provider about metastatic bone disease
Experiencing Odd Aches and Pains? When to Ask About Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease
Don't wait until symptoms are present to ask your health care provider about metastatic bone disease
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Información básica del cáncer hepático
El cáncer hepático se está volviendo más frecuente, pero hay medidas que puedes implementar para reducir tu riesgo. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
El cáncer de próstata nos enseñó a mi esposo y a mí lo que es realmente la intimidad
El cáncer de próstata cambió la intimidad para Dean y para mí, pero descubrimos otros métodos para mantener nuestra conexión
Introducción a la leucemia
El riesgo de ciertos tipos de leucemia aumenta con la edad. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber.
Obtén información sobre los cánceres de sangre
Entérate de los varios tipos de cánceres de sangre y por qué es importante detectarlos en etapas tempranas
Todo sobre el mieloma
Aquí encontrarás lo que debe saber sobre este cáncer de sangre, incluyendo cómo monitorearlo
Casi muero por una leucemia mielógena aguda, pero eso no impidió que baile con toda mi alma
Para sobrevivir meses sola en el hospital durante la pandemia de covid, recurrí a mi fe y a mi teléfono
Nociones básicas del cáncer pancreático
Obtén información sobre los síntomas de cáncer pancreático y métodos para reducir tu riesgo de ese trastorno
Señales tempranas de cáncer pancreático
El cáncer pancreático a menudo tiene síntomas que no son específicos. Entérate de cuáles son.