In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Jazmin Servin discusses what childhood cancer is like in Paraguay, including why she chose a career in pediatric oncology, the barriers that exist to caring for children with cancer in Paraguay, and how families can get support.
Dr. Cristiane Decat Bergerot discusses what people with cancer and their caregivers should know about coping with waiting periods during cancer, including how to manage your emotions during a wait and when to seek help.
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses why more cancer research is being done about de-escalation treatment, including how these types of studies help doctors personalize treatment plans for each patient.
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Vahur Valvere describes what cancer is like in Estonia, including which cancers are most common, the importance of screening in the country, and local resources available for support.
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.
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Antonio Cassio Assis Pellizzon discusses what cancer care is like in Brazil, including why he cares for people with cancer, how most people access cancer care in Brazil, and local resources available for patients.
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.
Physical therapist Sharon Leslie shares how peripheral neuropathy can impact people with cancer and survivors, the challenges it can cause during physical activity, how exercise can help, and tips for getting started.
In this month’s “From the Editor in Chief” column, Dr. Jyoti Patel discusses the important role food can play for people with cancer during treatment and recovery and what all people should understand about common myths around food and cancer risk.
In this post, Dr. Kayoll Gyan shares what to know about the cancer healing timeline, including prioritizing the emotional and spiritual aspects of your healing, 4 ways to manage setbacks in your healing timeline, and what she learned about healing during her own cancer experience.
