A recent study funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that yoga may help breast cancer survivors to cope with fatigue. Cancer patients experience fatigue as a side effect of [...]
Patient adPatient advocates have gained a new level of confidence thanks to the efforts of 21st Century Cures.
A recent study published in Oncology Letters, discusses the importance of effective therapy management of sunitinib (Sutent)
Meditation has been used for centuries to relax the body and calm the mind. For cancer patients, it can be a powerful tool to help alleviate the fears and anxieties that accompany a cancer diagnosis.
Books can be powerful allies in a cancer patient’s journey. Bibliotherapy is a recognized field in psychotherapy, where the printed word can assist the patient or caregiver in resolving problems or finding support or comfort. [...]
Although it may seem obvious to patients and caregivers in the cancer community, depression is often a problem that is left untreated, put on the “back burner” to concentrate on the physical aspects of [...]
Advanced Melanoma patients are now able to take a powerful new immuno-cology drug from Merck called Keytruda.
There are many ways to make a difference in the life of a cancer patient. We've put together four that can help make a cancer patient's day.
Comprehensive resources for cancer patients and caregivers can be found on Patient Resource’s website. This is valuable information, not only for GIST patients, but also for those who may have friends and loved ones with other diagnoses.
A new cancer classification system that supports the idea of personalized medicine has been found as a result of a research study by University of California, San Francisco, indicated that more accurate diagnoses could be made based on genetic makeup.
