Many people diagnosed with cancer have to take medications for years or indefinitely as part of their cancer treatment plan. Here, learn why long-term cancer medication might be prescribed for you and find 7 tips for managing the practical aspects of taking long-term medication. Read More >>
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December 5, 2023 · Alexandra Vitale
Alexandra Vitale shares what it has been like living with von Hippel-Lindau disease since age 5, how she coped with receiving multiple cancer diagnoses, and how joining a clinical trial and trying a new treatment helped her find hope. Read More >>
November 30, 2023 · William S. Laird
Cancer survivor William S. Laird shares what it was like being diagnosed with appendiceal cancer, how he navigated multiple cancer surgeries and recurrences, and how he’s learned to move forward while living with cancer indefinitely. Read More >>
November 7, 2023 · Brielle Gregory Collins, ASCO staff
In this podcast, Dr. Charu Aggarwal and Dr. Ryan Gentzler discuss what people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer should know about treatment options before and after lung surgery, including what to consider when weighing treatment options and questions to ask the health care team. Read More >>
October 19, 2023 · Richard A. Larson, MD
Dr. Richard A. Larson describes what people with cancer should know about blood transfusions, including why a blood transfusion might be needed during cancer, the different types of transfusions, what to expect during a transfusion, and possible side effects. Read More >>