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Acupuncture being used in cancer treatment
November 19, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

How Can Acupuncture Help in Cancer Care?

Acupuncture can help relieve many of the symptoms and side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.

Determining the best dose of a cancer medicine for an individual
July 28, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

Finding the Right Dose

The Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative is advocating for an approach to cancer medicine dosing that focuses on sustaining lives while also optimizing the quality of life.

Choosing from options in medical care
May 7, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

Making Choices About Our Medical Care

Navigating breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, I learned that my active involvement in the decision-making process was essential.

Dealing with the financial toxicity of cancer treatment
February 24, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Proposed Solutions and Resources

Some of the ways that policy makers, medical providers and patients can reduce the financial toxicity of cancer treatment.

Facing the financial toxicity of cancer treatment
February 6, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: A Problem That Is Not Going Away

Understanding the “financial toxicity” of cancer, including what it involves, how it impacts us and who is most affected.

Medical cannabis products that can help in cancer care
September 29, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Medical Cannabis: How Can it Help in Cancer Care?

Cannabis and products derived from it can help cancer patients manage symptoms as well as side effects of treatment.

Examining how cancer patients can reduce their risk from COVID-19
August 29, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Cancer Treatment and COVID-19: What Are the Risks?

Are cancer patients at increased risk for severe illness if they get COVID-19? What extra steps should they take to stay safe during the pandemic without delaying needed treatments?

Reviewing resources that provide information on cancer and coping with the Covid-19 pandemic
April 4, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Cancer and COVID-19: Latest Helpful Resources

Adding to the information in my most recent post, more helpful resources on coping with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reviewing resources that provide information on cancer and coping with the Covid-19 crisis
March 23, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Cancer and Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: Helpful Resources

Resources that provide helpful information on coping with cancer and the COVID-19 crisis.

Large surprise bills for breast cancer surgery
February 27, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Ending Surprise Medical Billing

Many cancer patients are receiving unexpected bills from out-of-network providers after surgery.

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