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Publications & Presentations

The Cancer Support Community is a leader in research on the patient, survivor, and caregiver experience. Our work appears in posters and presentations shared at professional conferences, published articles in preeminent peer-reviewed journals, educational materials for patients and caregivers, and comprehensive research reports to help inform cancer care and patient advocacy.

Use the search filters below to discover our research findings on diverse topics related to patient and caregiver quality of life, including:

  • Psychosocial well-being and symptom management
  • Patient-provider communication
  • Treatment options
  • Patient advocacy
  • Financial toxicity and other barriers to health equity
  • Experiences and perspectives on precision medicine
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Meaningful Change in the Ability to Do Activities With Cancer & Cachexia

 A research team, including Cancer Support Community, surveyed 181 adults with cancer and cachexia to learn what changes in activity would be meaningful. These findings highlight how researchers can measure patient-centered changes and guide the development of new treatments.  

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American Psychosocial Oncology Society Annual Conference
2021

New therapies for multiple myeloma (MM) have improved survival rates but often expose patients to heightened toxicities and prolonged treatment, leading to increasing complications and side effects. We evaluated the association between symptom burden, perceived control over illness, and quality of life (QoL) among a national sample of patients with MM.

2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Coping with Cancer in the Kitchen, an 8 week in-person program offering education, culinary demonstrations and food tasting, and psychosocial group support, compared to receiving Cancer in the Kitchen printed materials by mail on knowledge, confidence, and skills in implementing a plant-based diet.

Nutrients
2020
Cancer Support Community Report
2020

Clinical Trials Information Needs Among Black and African Americans Topic: Clinical Trials: Patient Perception and Participation Cancer Type: Any Conference: International Cancer Education Conference Year: 2020

International Cancer Education Conference
2020