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 >>
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July 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jacky, MSN, ARNP, and Cristina P. Rodriguez, MD
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 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 >>
January 5, 2023 · Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Frank Penedo interviews esophageal cancer survivor Rachael Kearney about her experience being diagnosed with cancer, how she coped with side effects from treatment, and her advice for sharing your cancer story. Read More >>
December 20, 2022 · Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Fay Hlubocky and Dr. Manali Patel discuss what health equity and quality care mean in the context of cancer care and describe research highlights in these areas from the 2022 Quality Care Symposium. Read More >>