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.
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Dingle Spence shares what cancer is like in Jamaica, including why she became an oncologist, how cancer care is accessed in Jamaica, the expansion of palliative care in the country, and local resources for people with cancer.
In this podcast, Dr. Frank Penedo interviews esophageal cancer survivor Rachael Kearney about her experience being diagnosed with cancer, how she coped with side effects from treatment, and her advice for sharing your cancer story.
In this podcast, Dr. Fay Hlubocky and Dr. Manali Patel discuss what health equity and quality care mean in the context of cancer care and describe research highlights in these areas from the 2022 Quality Care Symposium.
Composer and multiple myeloma survivor Ed Hartman shares how having creative outlets like music and writing have helped him manage the mental and physical impacts of his cancer diagnosis and treatment.
In this post, Dr. Cristina Rodriguez and Dr. Natalie Uy describe what to know about caring for a loved one with advanced head and neck cancer toward the end of life, including the challenges unique to people with this type of cancer and how to get help.
In this podcast, Dr. Maryam Lustberg discusses 3 themes from the 2022 Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Annual Meeting, including insights on disparities in access to supportive care, the impacts of COVID-19 on the delivery of supportive care, and clinician burnout.
Dr. Fay J. Hlubocky discusses how anxiety can impact people with cancer, how this anxiety can lead to panic attacks, and what people with cancer can do to prevent and relieve panic attacks.
Mindfulness can be a helpful tool for people with cancer to manage anxiety and stress while navigating their diagnosis. Dr. Barbara Clivio shares what mindfulness is, why it can be helpful, and how to get started with the practice.
In this “Cancer in My Community” post, Dr. Tonia Onyeka discusses what the cancer experience is like in Nigeria, including how people with cancer access care, how pain management has become more common in the country, and resources available to help people with cancer in Nigeria.
