Blog

December 27, 2023 Betty Dicker, RN, MSN
Two-time cancer survivor Betty Dicker shares what it was like learning she had inherited an increased risk for cancer, how early detection led to early cancer diagnoses, and how her experiences have led her to advocating for others. Read More
December 21, 2023 Kate Ruder
Activated charcoal has become increasingly popular, appearing in supplements and cosmetic products like face masks and whitening toothpaste. But are there downsides to taking activated charcoal during cancer? Here, find out what activated charcoal is, how it’s used, and why you should talk with your health care team before using it. Read More
December 20, 2023 Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses how to navigate the holiday season when a loved one has advanced cancer. Read More
December 19, 2023 Jeff Dunn, PhD, AO
Dr. Jeff Dunn, cancer survivor and current president of the Union for International Cancer Control, shares what it was like receiving his cancer diagnosis and how it has helped guide his work in increasing global access to cancer care. Read More
December 14, 2023 Natasha Steele, MD, MPH, and Elle Billman, BS
In this “Voices on Cancer” post, Dr. Natasha Steele and Elle Billman share how their own cancer experiences led them to get involved with survivorship advocacy, how they’re working to build a community among cancer survivors, and what they’ve learned from other survivors along the way. Read More

Pages