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Healthy Diet May Improve Side Effects for Lymphoma Survivors

February 27th 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer survivors who are experiencing side effects from treatment, such as chronic fatigue, may benefit from a healthier diet.

One Survivor Helps Others Find Their ‘Cancer Love Story’

February 21st 2023

By Miranda Lankas

After receiving supportive care during her college cancer journey, this survivor now works to guide other patients through their treatments.

Cancer Talk

February 21st 2023

By Rachel Martin

We cancer survivors are complicated — not more complicated than others who have faced their mortality head-on, but there’s a certain bucket we get put in when we let others know about our diagnoses.

Celebrating My Cancer Survivorship

February 20th 2023

By Joe Bullock

In 2023, my goal is to continue building my role as a patient advocate and to support other cancer survivors in the fight through the various organizations I am involved with.

Protecting Heart Health During, After Cancer Treatment and Into Survivorship

February 14th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiation may increase a patient’s risk for heart disease, and being mindful of some of the symptoms may be one of the steps for prevention, one expert said.

Socioeconomic Disadvantages, Chronic Conditions May Increase Mortality Risk in Childhood Cancer Survivors

February 12th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The impact of living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged area and having conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure may increase the likelihood of a childhood cancer survivor dying at least five years after they were diagnosed.

Cancer Survivor to Attend the Super Bowl, Bodybuilder Dies of Cancer and More

February 10th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

From a cancer survivor who will attend the Super Bowl thanks to the Make-a-Wish foundation to the death of a former professional bodybuilder from the disease, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Higher Rate of Aging-Related Mutations Than the General Population

February 9th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Survivors of childhood cancer tended to have a higher rate of clonal hematopoiesis than those without a cancer history, research showed.

Drug Offers Long-Term Heart Protection for Childhood Cancer Survivors

February 6th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

When children with cancer received dexrazoxane alongside their chemotherapy, they tended to have fewer heart complications in the short and long term.

How Patients and Survivors Are Closing the Care Gap on World Cancer Day and Beyond

February 4th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

In honor of World Cancer Day, we asked our readers what they do to raise funds and awareness since being diagnosed.