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Amenities have a cost, and they are not worth nearly what we’re paying for them.

As a result of the investment in cancer research, NCI was in a strong position to make key early advances in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

As the population ages, more family caregivers are being pressed into service.

Two women share tips on caring for a spouse going through blood cancer treatment.

Self-care guidance for caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month

Both approaches may offer a nonpharmaceutical option to use instead of or alongside opioids pain medication.

Research shows vitamin D supplements may help reduce peripheral neuropathy; findings may be especially relevant for Black cancer patients.

Cancer patients in rural areas, socioeconomically deprived areas and the South had less access to palliative care physicians.

A relatively high percentages had trouble calculating out-of-pocket expenses.

AssessYourRisk, developed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, uses a simple quiz to assess a users’ risk of breast or ovarian cancer.

American Cancer Society researchers stress need for interventions to reduce adverse effects of social isolation.

With additional funding, a program at Rady Children’s Hospital will continue its mission to help Latino families impacted by cancer.

Cancer can’t take away the essence of me, writes blogger Megan-Claire Chase, and neither will racists in positions of power.

To that awkward greeting, Richard Wassersug, who has lived with prostate cancer over 25 years, crafted an apt answer—and a call to action.

Researchers say findings are “very concerning,” noting that smoking prevalence is not higher among young women.