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In April and Year-Round, a Safe Way to Dispose of Medications
Don’t know what to do with your unused and expired medications? Worried about drug safety in your home? National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is here to help.
Big Data Will Help the “Moonshot” Initiative in Its Mission to Cure Cancer
Vice President Biden’s “moonshot” to cure cancer will rely on better use of big data. CancerLinQ™ uses big data to help improve and monitor care for you and others with cancer.
“It’s Never Too Early to Start.” Palliative Care Helps Improve Quality of Life
What is the role of palliative care in cancer treatment? Cancer.Net Associate Editor Kavitha Ramchandran, MD, gives insight on how this approach is used in cancer care.
When Is It Time for a Second Opinion?
Second opinions can save lives, especially when it comes to cancer. Dr. Schapira covers the ins and outs of second (and third and fourth) opinions.
Immunotherapy: The 2016 Clinical Cancer Advance of the Year
Immunotherapy made exciting strides in 2015. Because of its potential, ASCO named it the 2016 Clinical Cancer Advance of the Year.
Advice for Managing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
In this video, Jyoti Patel, MD, discusses the common side effects that come with chemotherapy and some practical advice for talking with your health care team.
A Selfless Act
Susan Cohn, MD, shares a personal story about the courage of parents who enrolled their child in a clinical trial for a drug that is now approved to treat neuroblastoma.
The Strangeness of Being an Exceptional Responder
When Randy Hillard was diagnosed with metastatic stomach cancer in 2010 he was treated with a drug that increased overall survival to an average of 13 months. Now, nearly 5 years later, his unexpected survival has led to some unexpected issues.
The Future of Molecular Medicine in Cancer Treatment
Edward S. Kim, MD, FACP, shares new approaches to molecular medicine that are helping doctors to better treat patients with cancer.