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Bob Barnett

Bob is Editor-in-Chief for Cancer Health. He is a health editor, writer and author with over 30 years of experience.

COVID-19 vaccines may be somewhat less effective for people on active treatment, but they should still get vaccinated. And it’s very safe.

Keesha Sharp has a message of hope about new research for people with pancreatic cancer.

David J. Copenhaver, MD, MPH, is director of the cancer pain management program at the University of California, Davis.

Financial hardship caused by cancer can have a long-term impact on your credit score.

A new survey aims to help train providers to make care safer and more welcoming for LGBTQ patients.

After actor Chadwick Boseman’s death, African Americans are reminded once again about the importance of being screened early.

Having diabetes can put a person at greater risk for certain cancers and affect cancer treatment.

The ways people respond to cancer can sometimes be complex, and often, awesome.

The rock star had famously blamed his cancer on his habit of holding metal guitar picks in his mouth but was also a heavy smoker.

A registered dietitian with a passion for exercise, Heidi Yates, 40, lives with her family in Memphis. She has chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Age, underlying medical conditions, race/ethnicity and economic status all play a role in determining the risk for severe illness.

Jennifer Ligibel, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Yoga can benefit those living with breast cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer and uterine cancer.

Any amount of alcohol can increase a person’s risk for several types of cancer, including cancers of the throat, esophagus, and liver.

So much of cancer is about waiting. But in a world that can make you feel powerless, taking steps toward wellness can help you take charge.

Doctors aren’t properly trained to detect melanoma in patients with Black skin.