Dr. Alex Choi and chaplain Jane Jeuland describe what people with cancer should know about creating a living will, including what this document is, why it’s important, common concerns people have, and how to get started writing one.
Dr. Nathaniel Myall shares what people with disabilities who have cancer should know about navigating their care, discussing their disability with the health care team, and requesting accommodations during treatment.
Cancer survivor Ruth Fein Revell shares what it was like being diagnosed with a rare cancer, the challenges she faced during treatment, how she learned to advocate for herself while navigating her care, and her advice for other people with cancer looking to do the same.
Dr. Youngjee Choi and Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov share what survivors should know when transitioning from cancer care back to primary care after treatment, including what to expect, common concerns survivors have during this time, and ways to make the transition easier.
Clinical trial matching programs help people with cancer find research studies they may be eligible for. Here, learn more about what types of search assistance are available and how to discuss them with your health care team.
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.
Oncology nurse Teresa Knoop discusses how your oncology nurse can help you during cancer, including the role of the oncology nurse on the cancer care team and the guidance and resources they can provide throughout your cancer experience.
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses the difficulty many people face with accepting help during cancer, why accepting help is important for both you and your loved ones, and tips for learning how to receive help.
Dr. Amy K. Siston discusses common sexual health concerns cancer survivors experience, including how cancer treatment can impact sexual health, coping with the emotional effects of cancer that can lead to sexual issues, and how survivors can get help.
People with cancer are often immunocompromised as a result of cancer and its treatments. This could put them at greater risk for infection, so it’s important to prevent the spread of germs during a visit. Here, find practical guidance on what you can do to keep your loved one safe during a visit.
