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End of LifePatients with a Late Diagnosis of Metastatic Cancer May Be Overtreated
Nearly 30% of people who died within 1 month of being diagnosed with an incurable cancer got aggressive treatment that may have been ineffective, according to a new American Cancer Society (ACS) study. The study's lead author was Helmneh M. Sineshaw, MD, MPH, a principal scientist in health services at the ACS.
Handling a Serious Illness During the Holidays
If you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year, use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits.
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Experts Call for Improvements in the Quality of Cancer Care
A new report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) says the cancer care delivery system in the United States is in crisis and calls for across-the-board changes.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
Losing a loved one to cancer is a painful and difficult experience. The death of a loved one is always traumatic, but during the holidays, the feelings of loss can be even more pronounced.