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June 1, 2023 · Cristiane Decat Bergerot, PhD
Dr. Cristiane Decat Bergerot discusses what people with cancer and their caregivers should know about coping with waiting periods during cancer, including how to manage your emotions during a wait and when to seek help. Read More >>
May 4, 2023 · Nathaniel Myall, MD
Dr. Nathaniel Myall shares what people with disabilities who have cancer should know about navigating their care, discussing their disability with the health care team, and requesting accommodations during treatment. Read More >>
March 7, 2023 · Hagumimana Robert
Hagumimana Robert shares what it was like when his mother received her cancer diagnosis, what cancer care is like in his country of Uganda, and what he learned about supporting a loved one with cancer during his mother’s experience. Read More >>
December 22, 2022 · Kate Ruder
People with cancer are often immunocompromised as a result of cancer and its treatments. This could put them at greater risk for infection, so it’s important to prevent the spread of germs during a visit. Here, find practical guidance on what you can do to keep your loved one safe during a visit. Read More >>
September 8, 2022 · Cristina Rodriguez, MD, and Natalie Uy, MD
In this post, Dr. Cristina Rodriguez and Dr. Natalie Uy describe what to know about caring for a loved one with advanced head and neck cancer toward the end of life, including the challenges unique to people with this type of cancer and how to get help. Read More >>

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