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Talking to Your DoctorGetting a Second Opinion
When you’re dealing with a serious medical issue, consulting with another doctor can be an important step to finding the best care. We’ll tell you the whys and hows of getting a second opinion.
Cancer Screening Rates Linked to Time of Medical Appointment
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say when patients see their doctor may affect whether they are told to get screened for cancer, and the likelihood of patients to have them done.
Take a Loved One for a Checkup
The third Tuesday of every September is Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day. It’s a reminder to help a friend, neighbor, or family member visit a health care professional.
Cancer Patients Want More Information From Doctors About Cost
A study led by researchers from University of Michigan has found that many cancer patients would like more help from their health care providers in addressing costs of treatment.
Study: Cancer Patients Lived Longer Using Tool to Report Symptoms
Researchers from several US cancer centers have found that patients who used an online tool to report symptoms to their cancer care team lived an average of 5 months longer than patients who did not use the tool.
New Website to Help Cancer Survivors Manage Health
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have launched an easy-to-use website to help cancer survivors during and after cancer treatment.
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Changing the Doctor-Parent HPV Conversation
One of the biggest barriers to increasing the rate of HPV vaccination is getting more healthcare providers to recommend it in the same way they do other types of vaccines, according to gynecologist and Boston University researcher Rebecca Perkins.