Know the Lingo
Medical paperwork can be full of confusing jargon. Use these definitions to better understand the terms found in your pathology report.
Practical Knowledge
Medical paperwork can be full of confusing jargon. Use these definitions to better understand the terms found in your pathology report.
Experts say protection against UV rays and watching for changes in your skin are important tools in skin cancer risk prevention.
Many stop work or cut hours to care for a loved one with cancer, adding to their financial strain.
Lesbians, bisexual women and transgender men had a longer wait for diagnosis and a higher risk of recurrence.
Scientist↔Survivor Program celebrates 25 years of sparking conversations between cancer patients and researchers.
An expert panel at the AACR Annual Meeting discussed the difficult choices faced when cancer is diagnosed during a pregnancy and how recent laws have brought additional challenges.
Respite care can provide temporary relief for those caring for a loved one with cancer.
A genetic counselor can help determine if genetic testing would benefit you and your family.
An emergency room physician offers advice on when to seek help for concerning symptoms.
Legislation creates opportunities and challenges for children with cancer who receive treatment while on hospice.
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