June 2018 Vol 4 No 3
Learn about your legal rights regarding your health insurance or employment, including your right for a family leave related to cancer treatment, job security, and more. Read More ›
The Institute of Medicine suggested that quality of cancer care improves when people who have been diagnosed with cancer share decisions related to their treatment. Read More ›
Hildy Grossman describes her struggle with the stigma linked to a lung cancer diagnosis and her work, through Upstage Lung Cancer and music, to educate the public about lung cancer. Read More ›
New therapies that are now available for people with this type of cancer have fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy and can improve survival and quality of life. Read More ›
By Jack Aiello
Jack Aiello, 23-year multiple myeloma survivor who had 3 transplants, describes what to expect from a transplant, telling patients to get second opinions before deciding to have a transplant. Read More ›
For those dealing with metastatic breast cancer, national expert and breast cancer survivor Lillie Shockney stresses the importance of celebrating milestone events and joyful moments during treatment. Read More ›
Gina Stratton uses art as a therapy and distraction while living with cancer. Read her description about her painting of Maggie, her dog. Read More ›
As a cancer survivor herself and caregiver to her father during his fight with lung cancer, Katie Brown provides a guide to caregivers and describes her new book, Co-Surviving Cancer: The Guide for Caregivers, Family Members and Friends of Adults Living with Cancer. Read More ›
Read about skin cancer in this issue and how to prevent it. Other topics include caring for caregivers, improving sleep during cancer, legal tips for cancer survivors, and more! Read More ›