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Breast cancer survivor's questions about genetic testing are ahead of the research.

This breast cancer survivor believes each of us is precious and unique, and that is helpful to stop comparing ourselves to each other.

Why childhood cancer survivors should never skip a beat on tracking their heart health.

Physical touch is an important part of healing, and plays a huge part in the life of a cancer patient.

To most of the world, the day I had a mastectomy was just another day. But to me, it was the start of so many changes in my life.

Fear of recurrence is one of the most prominent concerns for patients with cancer, but oncology team interventions may play an important role in helping.

I will relish that calm after the storm when I leave that hospital knowing it didn't break me.

We stumble, we fall, we hear the cancer may have returned, we wait for tests to come back and we have rough times along the way. We need to learn to walk, whether we are limping or not.

Here's a quick and easy fix for dealing with the many MRI scans that may come with cancer treatment.

Do you believe in embracing a cancer-fighting diet?

Cancer can bring some tough decisions, but it is important to let go of regret.

TransCelerate BioPharma, a non-profit organization, launched a campaign to address the high demands and low enrollment of clinical trials for cancer treatment.

Two-time cancer survivor discusses why sometimes she still has wine or cocktails.

“There have been significant developments in our underpinnings for the development of pancreas cancer on both a molecular and genetic basis," said Eileen M. O'Reilly, M.D.

Desperate times call for desperate measures and a little creativity, too. This lighthearted look at fake breasts may make you smile.

Trusting your intuition can be key.

Breast cancer survivors says that even though cancer is big, scary and demanding, it never justifies bad behavior as a person.

The agency determined the Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) Report is accurate and can provide reproducible results.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental biologics license application adding a four-week dosing schedule for Opdivo (nivolumab) across several of the PD-1 inhibitor’s indications.

While recent breakthroughs have led to more treatment options for multiple myeloma, patients are also experiencing new side effects, stressful financial issues and psychological burdens. In turn, recent research found that this increased distress may actually have negative implications for patient outcomes.

A complex fibroadenoma, even if it does not become cancerous, can correlate with a family history of breast cancer and an increased risk for cancer. Seeking more information from your doctors about how to proceed can offer peace of mind.

In her talk, Hennessy will also emphasize the importance of educating patients about their cancers and care options, and of the need for physicians to consider treatments that go beyond the standard of care, including targeted medicines and clinical trials.

It is important to learn boundaries between nurses, patients and caregivers when in a clinical setting.

The DONNA Foundation hosted its 11th annual marathon weekend in support of research and providing financial assistance to women with breast cancer.

Recently, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) conducted a survey to better grasp the challenges that patients, caregivers and clinical staff members face regarding immunotherapy. The goal is to ultimately use that information to craft an empowerment program that will improve the patient experience.

This cancer patient undertook a brain training regimen to knock out chemobrain.

Shaming is prevalent in society today. One survivor invents a new terminology after her own experience with a member of her health care team.

How we think about things can have a powerful impact on our experiences. Here's why that matters for people with cancer.