Dr. Tingting Zhang shares what people in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities should know about cancer risk, including the types of cancer they may be more at risk for, the importance of screening for these cancers, and resources available to help. Read More >>
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September 5, 2023 · Tingting Zhang, PhD
August 10, 2023 · Stephen Connor, PhD
Dr. Stephen Connor shares what people with advanced cancer and their families should know about hospice care, including misconceptions around hospice care, the benefits of hospice care, and how to find the right hospice program for you or your loved one. Read More >>
July 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jacky, MSN, ARNP, and Cristina P. Rodriguez, MD
In this post, nurse practitioner Jennifer Jacky and Dr. Cristina Rodriguez discuss what people with cancer should know about taking opioids for cancer-related pain, including why opioids might be recommended and common concerns people have around taking opioids. Read More >>
June 29, 2023 · Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses what people with cancer should know about patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including what they are and the important role they play in delivering high-quality cancer care. Read More >>
June 23, 2023 · Manali I. Patel, MD, MPH, MS, and Ana Velázquez Mañana, MD, MSc
Dr. Manali Patel and Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana discuss what people with cancer should know about drug shortages, including why they happen, how they can impact cancer care, and how to work with the health care team if a drug you are receiving is in shortage. Read More >>