October 2026 Vol 12 No 5

I have a saying: “If it doesn’t make sense to you, it probably doesn’t make sense. Don’t stop until it does.” This is the story of why. Read More ›

If you are a woman at average risk for breast cancer, you have probably heard that you should start getting your annual screening mammogram around age 40. And if you decide to search online for more information, as many of us do, you might find yourself more confused than when you first started. Read More ›

Breast cancer treatment is not the same for everyone. Your treatment plan may depend on the type and stage of your cancer, its biomarkers, treatments you have already received, and other factors. Read More ›

Life with nephrostomy tubes was a dramatic improvement over life prior to my hospitalization. With my urine diverted from my kidneys into collection bags, I didn’t have to worry about frequency and urgency. Read More ›

I don’t typically like lab blood tests, PET scans, or CT scans. They are time-consuming and involve things like not exercising the day before, not eating before the test, and so on. However, these are the tests for my 6-month status checks for head and neck cancer recurrence. Read More ›

Robin Schumacher is a breast cancer survivor and recent retiree from a 40+ year career in the behavioral health field. Read More ›

From echocardiogram to epithelial, this edition of Alphabet Soup untangles the tricky “E” words in cancer care. Read More ›