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The caregiver often loses charge of his or her life, while the patient’s illness seems to take center stage. Caregivers need to remember to be good to themselves and take credit for their hard work. Read More ›

Brenda and her son, Steve, share their respective stories as Brenda deals with a multiple myeloma diagnosis. Read More ›

Nurse navigator Cheryl Bellomo offers vital information on kidney cancer including genetic factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More ›

Susan Yaguda, RN, MSN, gives 5 insightful tips on the management of stress and anxiety, crucial to survivorship and healthy living. Read More ›

Dr. McMichael, assistant professor at Ohio State University, gives a summary of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and offers tips for managing it. Read More ›

A touching letter from Paul Smyth, to nurse navigator Marian Gilmore, RN, OCN, who cared for his wife. Read More ›

The risks for multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive blood cancer, have long been linked to increasing age (older than 65), male sex, and African-American race. However, researchers are now looking into genetic risk factors to better understand and treat the disease. Read More ›

This article is about the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of brain cancer. Read More ›

Did you know that about 5% to 10% of cancers are hereditary? If you didn’t, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Read about the role of genetics in cancer. Read More ›

Close to 10,000 deaths were caused by melanoma in 2014, with twice as many deaths in men than in women. Read More ›