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Cancer Health Spring Issue
A Cure For Cancer In Just One Year? Don’t Believe the Hype
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Special Report: Cancer and Quality of Life

Understanding the FDA’s Temp on Hemp

The agency’s responsibilities for regulating hemp-derived cannabidiol remain complicated.
Kimberly Holiday-Coleman

Living Well With an Ostomy

An ostomy is an abdominal opening created by surgery that diverts bodily waste into an external bag or pouch.
Jen Hodson

So You’re OK Now?

Diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2016 at age 29, Jen Hodson turned to social media to cope.

Taking the Lead

A new breed of patient advocate is reshaping the future of cancer research.
Ann Partridge MD, MPH

Survivorship

Ann Partridge, MD, MPH, is director of the Adult Survivorship Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

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Survivor Resources

Here are some groups and programs to help ease the transition from treatment to survivorship.

For Breast Cancer Survivors, Group Exercise Can Increase Quality of Life

“Our goal is to make cancer survivors feel like they’re part of a team,” says study author Heather Leach, PhD.

Getting a Second Opinion

Here eight second opinion tips.
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Becoming an Advocate

Florence Kurttila brings a patient’s insights to the world of colon cancer research.
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A Brain Cancer Diary

Adam Hayden is a 36-year-old philosopher, advocate and writer who lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three sons.

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Social Media Pros and Cons

Social media connects people with cancer. But it can also be factually unreliable and unsupportive.

Cancer-Friendly Spas

Wellness for Cancer is a spa for people living with cancer.

Websites Worth Watching

Check out these cancer websites.

Shine a Light for Better Sleep

Exposure to natural light or bright light therapy can lead to well-needed rest among people with cancer.
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