Because lung cancer is associated with smoking, many people feel it is “self-inflicted.” This not only causes people to feel guilt and shame, but also leads to less research funding and fewer advances in treatment. In this guest post, Dr. Jyoti Patel talks about how the stigma of lung cancer affects the way patients are treated—both socially and medically. Read More
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August 19, 2014 Amber Bauer, ASCO staff
Many kids have been away from school for the summer, but what about if you’ve been away for cancer treatment? Find out what steps you can take to make the return to the classroom a little smoother. Read More
August 14, 2014 Amber Bauer, ASCO staff
After a cancer diagnosis, people often wonder about their treatment and recovery. Ira Byock, MD, shares tips for discussing prognosis with your doctor and explains what this really means. Read More
August 12, 2014 Amber Bauer, ASCO staff
Cancer.Net has undergone a complete redesign and renovation. Discover how this new look and feel has made all of the site’s oncologist-approved information easier to find with fewer clicks. Read More
August 7, 2014 Rick Boulay, MD
Dr. Rick Boulay explores where hope lives and how to access it when we need it the most. Read More