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cancer treatment

Patient Story

‘You can’t let this get you down’

Confronting an aggressive blood cancer, Colleen Ransome persevered with fast-acting treatment—and an enduring positivity.

Patient Story

No place like home

A rare sarcoma brought Gary Zacharias into the doctor’s office—and he found not just healing, but a special connection.

Immunotherapy drug for breast cancer?

In experimental trials involving patients with an aggressive form of breast cancer, the drug Keytruda led to improved outcomes.

A new approach to glioblastoma?

More aggressive surgeries that target the tumor and its surrounding tissues could improve survival period.

Acupuncture—therapy for dry mouth?

The treatment could be especially helpful in oncology settings, alleviating side effects of radiation.

Maintain your bone health

Do you know your risk factors for osteoporosis? You might be surprised.

Screening, treatment cut breast cancer deaths in half

Mammography is an important contributor to the reduction in breast cancer mortality.

Exercise helps counter cancer-linked fatigue

Psychological treatment and education can be useful, too, more so than drugs.

Patient Story

‘Life’s not done until it’s done’

Cancer patient Steve Johnson says that moments are everything. He wants to spend whatever time he has left helping others.

Low-risk prostate cancer often not monitored closely

Most men who chose 'watchful waiting' weren't followed as recommended.

U.S. curbs chronic illness deaths

Prevention is key to continued progress in fighting cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Patient Story

Honorable slam-dunks cancer

'If you know something’s not right, hiding won’t do you any favors.'