Case managers play an important role in making sure patients’ needs are met. They also help bridge communication between the health care team and the person with cancer. Read More >>
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July 25, 2018 · Loriana Hernandez-Aldama
After being diagnosed with cancer, journalist Loriana Hernandez-Aldama learned that living a healthy lifestyle before treatment begins can help you cope with and manage the challenges to come. This practice of preparing yourself for cancer treatment is sometimes called prehabilitation. Read More >>
July 10, 2018 · Shilpa Gupta, MD
Dr. Shilpa Gupta describes the basics of cancer clinical trials, including the possible risks and benefits that they offer. Read More >>
May 21, 2018 · Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff
ASCO has released guidelines about cancer care for older adults, and one of the main recommendations is for patients receiving chemotherapy to have a geriatric assessment. In this Cancer.Net podcast, 2 experts that helped create these guidelines discuss what a geriatric assessment is and what it means for older adults with cancer. Read More >>
April 17, 2018 · Sue Chang, MD, FCAP
Cancer staging describes the extent of a cancer’s growth or spread. Read about the new staging information recently released for many cancer types and why knowing your stage matters. Read More >>