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Our blog covers a wide range of topics to help support, inspire, and inform members of our community, including those who have been personally impacted by cancer. Use the search filters below to find blog posts on topics that are important to you, from wellness tips, advocacy & policy news, and cancer research findings to stories and insights shared by patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Get Answers to 10 Common Questions About Clinical Trials
Does insurance cover clinical trials? How do you find a trial that's right for you? Find answers to these and other questions about cancer clinical trials.
Traveling for Treatment? Get Help With Common Concerns
Learn about resources to help address questions and worries associated with traveling for cancer treatment, including managing transportation and lodging costs.
How To Bring a Holistic Approach to Your Cancer Care
An integrative oncology expert explains the basics of integrative cancer care, including evidence-based therapies, and options to discuss with your care team.
3 Facts About Mesothelial Cells — and What to Know About Mesothelioma
Learn about mesothelial cells, understand risk factors for mesothelioma, and discover ways to protect yourself from exposures linked to this rare, fast-growing cancer.
Should I Get Genetic Counseling & Testing for Hereditary Cancer Risk?
Get answers to common questions about inherited cancer risk and hereditary cancer screening to help you decide if genetic counseling and testing may be right for you.
Who Are Community Health Workers and How Can They Help?
Learn about the important role of community health workers and how they bridge the gap between healthcare systems and the communities they serve.
How Writing About Your Cancer Experience Can Help You Cope & Heal
Learn how writing poems helped one cancer survivor find self-healing after his diagnosis and get tips to start writing about your cancer experience.
5 Tips for Long-Distance Cancer Caregivers
Living far away from a friend or loved one with cancer? Discover 5 ways you can support them when you can’t be there in person.
Should I Get a Second Opinion?
If you’ve been newly diagnosed with cancer, getting a second opinion can help you choose the best doctor and treatment for you. Here's why.
MPN Caregiver Shares Strategies to Cope & Stay Organized
MPN caregivers have an important role in their loved one's care. It can be a rewarding role, but also overwhelming at times. Kyle, an MPN caregiver, shares resources and strategies that have helped her.