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How to Talk to Your Children About a Cancer Diagnosis

August 20th 2025

By Kori Hatfield

When a family member receives a diagnosis, it can present emotional challenges for children.

Emphasizing the Need for More Diversity in Cancer Clinical Trials

August 20th 2025

By Ryan Scott

Kimberly (Cary) Demirhan discusses the need for more diversity and inclusivity in clinical trials for patients with cancer.

Understanding Financial Toxicity and Navigating the System During Cancer

August 3rd 2025

By Ryan Scott

Kasey Bowden highlights the importance of recognizing financial toxicity and shares advice with those who feel lost in the healthcare system during cancer.

BMT-CARE App Improves Quality of Life and Mental Health for Caregivers

August 1st 2025

By Spencer Feldman

BMT-CARE app boosted quality of life, lowered depression and PTSD symptoms, and improved coping mechanisms for caregivers of stem cell transplant patients.

How Resilience Coaching May Help Young People With Advanced Cancer

July 31st 2025

By Spencer Feldman

A resilience program for young people with advanced cancer helped patients cope early on and led to a better quality of life after 6 to 12 months.

How Can Self-Advocacy Improve Care for Newly Diagnosed Patients?

July 31st 2025

By Staci Kirk

Six-time cancer survivor Staci Kirk urges patients to trust their bodies and speak up to ensure their needs are understood and addressed throughout cancer care.

Making Cancer Clinical Trials More Accessible in Local Communities

July 30th 2025

By Kimberly Demirhan

Clinical trials should be designed to ease travel and financial burdens by using local care, telehealth and remote tools, Kimberly Demirhan explained.

Helping Patients Navigate Cancer Care Through New Treatment Models

July 28th 2025

By Kasey Bowden

Kasey Bowden discussed how confusing the cancer care system can be for patients and families, therefore, having a reliable support structure is vital.

Closing Cancer Care Gaps With Patient-Focused, Cost-Effective Support

July 28th 2025

By Ryan Scott

The CARE Clinic at University of Colorado Hospital was developed to close treatment gaps caused by disparities in cancer care, as explained by Kasey Bowden.

A Call to Action for More Inclusive Clinical Trials in Cancer Care

July 25th 2025

By Kimberly Demirhan

There is an urgent need for more inclusive and community-focused cancer clinical trials, according to Kimberly (Cary) Demirhan.