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During the time Chef Ryan Callahan served as his mom’s caregiver, he helped her appreciate the taste of food again, and, in the process, learned that he had the makings of a cookbook that addressed an often overlooked side effect.

Lung cancer accounts for more than a quarter of all cancer deaths and is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women.

Only smokers get lung cancer? Young people don’t get cancer? These myths and more are debunked in this article.

Lung cancer can be a shocking diagnosis, especially for people who are active, healthy, or non-smokers. However, people are beginning to live longer and better with this disease thanks to recent advances in research.

On October 31, 2012, Rebecca Cavagnari underwent surgery to remove her left lung. Six rounds of chemotherapy followed and by May 2013 she had finished treatment. Cavagnari credits her running group with lifting her spirits and supporting her throughout her treatment.

As an oncologist, Dennis Citrin, MB, PhD, strongly encourages all women to understand their risks for breast cancer and familiarize themselves with their family medical history.

Samantha Watson was diagnosed with cancer while she was a student at Brandeis University, in Boston.

Here is some advice regarding the management of parenthood and cancer treatment.

“This therapy is an innovative approach, one that combines the precision of a targeted, immune-based therapy with traditional myeloma therapy. The results are very encouraging, giving renewed hope to patients who have relapsed,” says ASCO President-Elect Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA, Chief of the Division of Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha.