Activated charcoal has become increasingly popular, appearing in supplements and cosmetic products like face masks and whitening toothpaste. But are there downsides to taking activated charcoal during cancer? Here, find out what activated charcoal is, how it’s used, and why you should talk with your health care team before using it. Read More
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December 20, 2023 Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses how to navigate the holiday season when a loved one has advanced cancer. Read More
December 19, 2023 Jeff Dunn, PhD, AO
How My Cancer Diagnosis Has Fueled My Work in Improving Access to Cancer Care: An Expert Perspective
Dr. Jeff Dunn, cancer survivor and current president of the Union for International Cancer Control, shares what it was like receiving his cancer diagnosis and how it has helped guide his work in increasing global access to cancer care. Read More
December 14, 2023 Natasha Steele, MD, MPH, and Elle Billman, BS
In this “Voices on Cancer” post, Dr. Natasha Steele and Elle Billman share how their own cancer experiences led them to get involved with survivorship advocacy, how they’re working to build a community among cancer survivors, and what they’ve learned from other survivors along the way. Read More
December 12, 2023 Caroline Edlund, LCSW-R
¿Va a cumplir 65 años pronto? Estos 5 consejos pueden ayudar a facilitar la solicitud de Medicare para que pueda seguir recibiendo la atención oncológica que necesita. Read More