Dr. Amar Kelkar and Dr. Vincent Ho discuss what people with cancer and their caregivers should know about recovery in the weeks and months after a bone marrow transplant, including what follow-up care will be needed, what symptoms may occur, and how daily life may change.
In this podcast, Dr. Luckson Mathieu and Rea Blakey of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discuss what Black families should know about cancer disparities in their community, their cancer risk, and steps they can take to prevent and screen for cancer.
Dr. Alyssa Berns shares what you should know if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer in the emergency department, including questions to ask and what your next steps should be after leaving emergency care and transitioning into cancer care.
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.
