In this post, Dr. Jennifer D. Son describes the different types of mastectomies for breast cancer, what people can expect from each, and questions to ask the health care team when considering mastectomy as a treatment option. Read More
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March 2, 2023 Jennifer D. Son, MD, FACS
February 28, 2023 Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Allison Magnuson talks with patient advocate Beverly Canin about cancer care for people age 65 or older, including what they can expect, how to advocate for themselves, and what they should know about participating in cancer research. Read More
February 23, 2023 ASCO Staff
Las personas pueden tener inquietudes sobre si vivir cerca de cables de electricidad puede aumentar su riesgo de cáncer. Aquí analizamos de dónde proviene este miedo y qué dice la investigación sobre las líneas eléctricas y el riesgo de cáncer. Read More
February 22, 2023 Teresa Knoop, MSN, RN, AOCN®
Oncology nurse Teresa Knoop discusses how your oncology nurse can help you during cancer, including the role of the oncology nurse on the cancer care team and the guidance and resources they can provide throughout your cancer experience. Read More
February 21, 2023 Dingle Spence, MBBS, Dip. Pall. Med, FRCR
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Dingle Spence shares what cancer is like in Jamaica, including why she became an oncologist, how cancer care is accessed in Jamaica, the expansion of palliative care in the country, and local resources for people with cancer. Read More