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When it comes to coordinating care for patients with cancer, a nurse with oncology certification needs to play a central role in the process.

More than anything, I want to be a part of finding a cure for lung cancer and many other cancers-not just for me, but also for my children, their children, and all our future generations.

Breast cancer survivors are more likely to experience weight gain than cancer-free women of the same age and menopausal status, according to a recent study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Study will feature six key areas of focus; advisory board of oncology experts to guide research and analysis.

Findings of a new study show that failure to follow professional practice guidelines for weight-based chemotherapy dosing can lead to poorer survival in women with ovarian cancer.

This summer the Cancer Support Community is hosting four "Frankly Speaking About Cancer" webinars on a variety of different topics to help your patients live well with cancer.

Certain subgroups of patients with advanced non¬–small cell lung cancer have a new frontline treatment option following the FDA's approval July 13 of gefitinib (Iressa).

Law would equalize patients' out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy.

The truth is, sugar does not "feed" cancer cells any differently than sugar "feeds" all normal cells in our bodies, but as always, the key is moderation.

Younger cancer survivors who hope to start or add to their families need more and better information from their healthcare providers about adoption.

Although the entire medical community recognizes the importance of smoking cessation- both for cancer prevention and cardiopulmonary health-supporting patients in their efforts to cease smoking is generally not done well.

A listing of prerecorded webinars on important topics in pancreatic cancer including research, treatment, and expert guidance on nutrition.

Innovative models for palliative care delivery and primary palliative care training are springing up to address the mismatch between the demand for this care and the capacity to deliver it.

Researchers have identified three "hotspots" in the United States where progress on reducing death rates from colorectal cancer have lagged, shining a light on areas of the country where efforts to increase screening uptake and promote healthier lifestyles could make a big difference.

Though having a high body mass index is associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer, patients who are thinner may not do as well after treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer.

PracticeNET offers advice on oncology operations and quality of care.

Thousands of women have made the selfless choice to literally donate a precious piece of themselves by giving a breast tissue sample to the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, a unique resource for researchers worldwide.

Patients who participate in the registry contribute to not only helping themselves, but also to providing critical data to help women worldwide make educated decisions.

A single intravenous dose of fosaprepitant dimeglumine was shown to be superior to placebo when either were combined with other anti-vomiting agents for protection against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy.

Trend has important implications for cancer care in the United States.

A study looking at the care experiences and possible stressors for Latina women undergoing chemotherapy to treat their breast cancer has found that this patient population feels particular stress related to their family and other interpersonal relationships.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is throwing a one-two punch to knock out prostate cancer for good with the recent production of a public service announcement featuring boxing legend and five-time heavyweight champion of the world Evander Holyfield.

The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling preserves tax credits that have allowed millions of Americans to purchase health insurance.

The "What's Your History" campaign is intended to encourage and teach people to be proactive in learning more about their family's history of cancer.

The rise in survivorship has increased chronic pain in the cancer pain population, the treatment of which has many fundamental differences when compared with treatment for acute and terminal cancer pain.

Having been in palliative care since 2006, my face is a familiar one at the cancer center. While it has bought me 12 years so far, and hopefully many more, I'm still trying to navigate a "new normal."

Patient-centered website partners with the FDA for drug safety surveillance.

A twice-per-week, 20-minute, acupuncture-like nerve stimulation treatment may help to relieve the symptoms of radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth).

Interactive town meeting will offer the latest information on lung cancer treatment and research.

Nausea and vomiting associated with anticancer therapies continue to be among patients' most troubling symptoms. Findings of a clinical trial found that olanzapine demonstrated comparative benefits in relieving these symptoms.