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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. Read More ›

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. Read More ›

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

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

“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. Read More ›

Music and music therapy can enhance the overall quality of life of patients with cancer and help relieve cancer symptoms by encouraging emotional expression and relieving stress. Read More ›

The American Society of Clinical Oncology releases recommendations for the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in survivors of adult cancers. Read More ›

Here are some practical tips for dealing with hair loss as a result of cancer therapy. Read More ›

The median survival rate for patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor, is approximately 14 months. Approximately 17% of all brain tumors are glioblastomas. Read More ›

Here is some advice on how to pay for cancer care. Read More ›