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Is Chemo Fog Funny?

July 2nd 2018

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I laughed after I put my soiled laundry in the wastepaper bin in my bathroom instead of the laundry hamper. When I told my oncologist, she didn’t think it was funny at all.

Getting Old Is Not the Same As Being Ill

June 17th 2018

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

While getting old and being ill can both cause a person to slow down, they are not the same thing.

Cancer Fatigue: Don't Let It Win

June 16th 2018

By Barbara Tako

This two-time cancer survivor is worn out, but not quitting.

After a Cancer Diagnosis, Which Risks Are Worth Taking?

June 15th 2018

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I usually got the infections first, so my oncologist loaded me up with antibiotics and off I went. She knows that not going would cause such a depression that I would be worse.

Untreated Pain Is Inhumane: Do Your Research Before Your Cancer Surgery

June 14th 2018

By Barbara Tako

Pain management or cost management? Which local surgical anesthetic will your hospital use?

The Center of Attention

June 6th 2018

By Karyn Dyehouse, M.D.

Under Medicare’s new oncology care model, patient-centric treatment aims to save money while improving health outcomes.

FDA Approves Leukine to Treat Blood-Related Acute Radiation Syndrome

June 6th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Leukine (sargramostim) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients who are exposed to myelosuppressive doses of radiation that results in a hematopoietic subsyndrome of acute radiation syndrome.

Hold the Phone

June 5th 2018

By Christopher Pirschel

Mobile apps may help teens and young adults stick with their medication schedules, a nurse scientist finds.

FDA Approves First Biosimilar to Reduce Risk of Infection During Cancer Treatment

June 5th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) as the first biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to reduce the risk for febrile neutropenia in patients treated with chemotherapy in certain types of cancer.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acupuncture Can Help Survivors With Insomnia Rest Assured

May 30th 2018

By Brielle Benyon

Insomnia is a common issue that many patients and survivors face. However, cognitive behavioral therapy and acupuncture was proven to be helpful in a recent study.