#stigma

People with lung cancer often face stigma. Researcher Jamie Studts explains how a new intervention aims to improve their quality of life.

By #Talking Bollocks, Toby Freeman honors his brother through the Robin Cancer Trust.

Excess weight, which is often linked to metabolic abnormalities, can contribute to a wide variety of health problems.

Jill Cadman is a former patient advocate and educator living with HIV and Stage IV colon cancer.

Plus: Any restriction of civil and political rights must meet these five specific criteria.

Jill Cadman is a former patient advocate and educator living with HIV and Stage IV colon cancer.

Caleb Kerbs wants to strike out the stigma behind testicular cancer.

A doctor told the new mom she just needed to lose weight to feel better. Turns out, she had cancer.

Some of the most common and deadly cancers receive little attention and resources.

“Your diagnosis will eat you alive if you’re not positive; you’ll fall into a pit of feeling sorry for yourself.”

Please, be kind; if you see someone struggling, think about what demons people face and what they are equipped with — or not.

Barriers to cancer treatment access come in many forms.

Stigma affects access to treatment, research funding, public empathy and support for all people with lung cancer.

Shame, blame and stigma surrounding lung cancer affect everything from patient follow-through to research funding.

An orchiectomy would entirely remove my left testicle due to suspected testicular cancer.

I found a lump on my testicle during a self-exam, but I was hesitant to make a phone call.