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While eating may be the last thing on a patient's mind, foods such as apple bread pudding may help the patient cope with nausea and vomiting

Despite the use of antiemetics, an estimated 70% of patients still experience chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) as a direct result of their treatments.

Howard M. Sandler, MD, MS from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, on Guideline Compliant Care

The latest cancer study. A book-signing event. A hospital mural project. These topics and more are all fodder for the Fox Chase Cancer Center's Facebook page

New data suggest that a diagnosis of cancer does not necessarily lead to depression.

New data suggest that unrealistic optimism is common in patients who participate in early-phase cancer clinical trials and may interfere with their ability to provide informed consent.

Although most hospitals encourage visits from children, you should keep in mind the following tips to help ensure that those visits are happy ones for you and your kids.

Two studies presented at SABCS refined knowledge about how to prevent lymphedema in patients with breast cancer.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that sexual dysfunction rates among cancer survivors range anywhere between 40% and 100%

Everyone can benefit from good oral hygiene, but people with cancer need to pay particular attention to their dental health

Researchers are calling for prostate cancer survivors to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine.

David S. Siegel, MD, PhD, Chief, Multiple Myeloma at John Theurer Cancer Center, on the escalating costs associated with cancer car

New research has shown that adding prompt palliative supportive care to standard treatment may not only improve mood and quality of life in cancer patients, but it may even extend survival.

David S. Siegel, MD, PhD, chief, Multiple Myeloma at the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), discusses the new JTCC stand alone cancer center.

Andrew L. Pecora, MD, from JTCC, Discusses the Ongoing War on Cancer

ndrew L. Pecora, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.P.E. Chief Innovations Officer, Professor and Vice President of Cancer Services at John Theurer Cancer Center on Whole Patient Care

Useful Online Resources and Clinical Trials for Gastric Reflux Supportive Care

California Researchers Receive Highest Honors From ASTRO Two prominent California-based radiation oncologists are the recipients of Gold Medal awards from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) this year.

Denosumab, a monoclonal antibody that has proved effective in preventing bone fractures and bone pain for patients whose cancer has metastasized and damaged the bone, won approval from the FDA after a 6-month priority review.

Medical oncology is a complex field, rich in basic science, mechanism of actions, and cutting-edge clinical investigation but also physical, emotional, social, and existential distress for the patient.

Over the past 40 years, since the declaration of the War on Cancer in 1971, we have seen tremendous advances in our struggle with this deadly disease.