January 10, 2023

Preparing for cancer surgery may be overwhelming. You may feel nervous about what the surgery will entail, scared of the pain it may cause, and worried about how long it will take for you to recover. But knowing what to expect—including in the days and weeks afterward—may help.

January 5, 2023

A recent comprehensive global study investigated cancer cases that were attributable to modifiable risk factors. It found that nearly half of cancer deaths worldwide, 44.4 percent, may have been avoidable if the victims had paid attention to factors that raised cancer risk and made lifestyle changes to reduce those risks.

January 3, 2023

A cancer diagnosis may qualify as a disability, allowing you to apply for and receive social security disability income. But it's important to know what benefits may be available to you and how to file.

December 27, 2022

Various factors and a growing mistrust of vaccines are among some of the reasons why HPV vaccine rates may lag behind traditional recommended childhood vaccines

December 20, 2022

Eating a plant-based diet has so many proven benefits and may help cancer patients better manage treatment-related side effects and help them stay strong during their recovery.

December 15, 2022

Whether the oxygen comes from a compressed tank, liquid oxygen units or a portable concentrator, requiring an oxygen supply may make travel a challenge.

December 8, 2022

For some cancer patients, being alone causes physical and emotional challenges that may be difficult to navigate.

December 6, 2022

Should cancer patients avoid travel during the holidays, or are there common-sense measures they can take to travel safely?

December 1, 2022

When considering a gift, it’s important to remember that every patient’s cancer journey is unique and often shape by a variety of special circumstances.