If you’re a parent with cancer and have school-age children, it might be a good time to start thinking about having a talk with your child’s teachers, counselors or school administrator about your cancer.
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How Genetic Testing Can Make Your Cancer Treatment More Effective
Advances in genetic testing of tumors are paving the way for more effective drugs that target cancer cells and spare healthy ones. Learn how doctors are better tailoring cancer treatment.
Lung Cancer Screening: Do You Need It?
A pulmonologist discusses what lung cancer screening entails and who can benefit from it. Plus the pros and cons of this cancer screening.
6 Things to Do When You Start Dating While Battling Cancer
Relationships are hard. But what about starting dating when you have cancer? Our experts offer tips for making it easier.
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Can I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If I Have Cancer?
Many people with cancer may wonder if it’s safe to get one of the approved COVID-19 vaccines. An oncologist discusses vaccine safety and what cancer patients should know.
Cancer and COVID-19: What You Should Know About Increased Risk
People diagnosed with cancer are at an increased risk of becoming ill with COVID-19. Learn more about why risk is higher and how to stay safe.
Can Ultraviolet Nail Salon Lamps Give You Skin Cancer?
Love gel manicures but worried about what exposure to UV light might be doing to your health? Get the surprising answer from a dermatologist.
How to Talk and Listen to Someone With Cancer
It can be hard to know how to act, and the right words hard to come by, when someone you know has cancer. That’s why you should know about “cancer etiquette.”
What You Should Bring to Your Chemotherapy Session
We often suggest that our patients pack a small bag to bring to chemotherapy. Having a few familiar items from home can help ease anxiety you might be feeling. And these things can help you distract yourself while your treatment is administered.
How Fast Does Breast Cancer Spread?
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be wondering how fast it can spread. An oncologist breaks down what factors may contribute to the spread of breast cancer, plus the outlook for slowing and preventing cancer growth.
