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The American Cancer Society and ASCO are uniting to educate and empower patients by creating one of the largest online information resources for people with cancer. All content on Cancer.Net is subject to a formal peer-review process by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, composed of nearly 200 medical, surgical, radiation, and pediatric oncologists, physician assistants, oncology nurses, social worke

rs, and patient advocates. However, use of our page is subject to our Social Media Policy, as well as applicable policies of Facebook. Please note, Cancer.Net staff cannot answer personal medical questions. ASCO reserves the right to remove any post from our page, or to deny access to any user at its discretion. ASCO assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the information posted on our page, or for any errors or omissions. We reserve the right to take down any inaccurate or inappropriate comments – so please keep it clean and focused on helping people diagnosed with cancer. Our sharing or engaging with outside content does not equal endorsement. ANYTHING YOU POST IS VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC. Please do not share personal health or identifying information you are not comfortable with.

06/01/2024

We’re excited to share that we’ve expanded our content collaboration with the American Cancer Society to create one of the largest online information resources for people with cancer. Starting June 3, Cancer.Net will redirect visitors to cancer.org for comprehensive content from ACS and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wKkBF

04/25/2024

🌟 Heartfelt and inspiring! 🌟 Mardie Caldwell Christensen, award-winning author and loving grandmother, shares her granddaughter Ellie's story with childhood cancer. From navigating treatments to finding joy amid challenges, Mardie's story is a beacon of strength. Read this blog post and discover how her creativity blossomed during hardship.

Mardie Caldwell Christensen shares what it was like navigating her granddaughter’s childhood cancer diagnosis, including how they found joy together during the journey, what helped her family most during the experience, and how storytelling served as an outlet to cope.

04/22/2024

Meet David M. Klaus, a courageous bladder cancer survivor. Read his empowering story of strength and hope and the 7 things he learned during his cancer treatment.

Bladder cancer survivor David M. Klaus shares the 7 things he learned while navigating his cancer treatment, including the importance of taking it day by day, leaning on your loved ones, and finding a doctor you trust.

04/08/2024

Finding the balance between work and caregiving for a loved one with cancer can be a challenging.

Whether you're a caregiver yourself or know someone who is, this blog post with cancer rights attorney, Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq., is a must-read.

Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq., discusses what cancer caregivers should know about balancing work while caring for a loved one with cancer, including the legal protections and resources that may be available to them.

03/20/2024

Are you curious about using cannabis and cannabinoids during cancer treatment?

🎧Listen to our latest podcast: "Is It Safe to Use Cannabis and Cannabinoids During Cancer?" and hear from Dr. Ilana Braun and Dr. Eric Roeland as they dive into the recommendations from the new American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guideline. Learn about:

📌 What are cannabis and cannabinoids?
📌 Why do people with cancer often choose to use them?
📌 ASCO’s recommendations on their use during cancer treatment
📌 The importance of discussing cannabis and cannabinoids with your healthcare team

Listen now and stay informed. 💬

In this podcast, Dr. Ilana Braun and Dr. Eric Roeland discuss recommendations from a new American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guideline on the use of cannabis and cannabinoids for people with cancer.

03/11/2024

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting but challenging time of transition for many people. Our latest blog post shares 6 empowering ways to navigate this transition to survivorship after cancer treatment ends.
Share this blog post and help others discover valuable insights and support.

Dr. Niharika Dixit and Dr. Larissa Nekhlyudov share what cancer survivors should know about the transition from cancer treatment to survivorship care, including 6 tips for addressing the common challenges that can come during this transition.

03/06/2024

🎧📣NEW PODCAST!🎧📣
Are you interested in learning more about the purpose and benefits of hospice care and the difference between palliative and supportive care? Listen to this “Meaningful Conversations” podcast with Dr. Amy Case and Dr. Karan Jatwani as they discuss these topics and more.

In this “Meaningful Conversations” podcast, Dr. Amy Case and Dr. Karan Jatwani discuss the purpose and benefits of hospice care, how it differs from palliative and supportive care, and what to expect when discussing and planning for hospice care.

02/29/2024

🎧📣NEW PODCAST!🎧📣How do chaplains help people with cancer and their caregivers? Find out in this podcast with Jane Jeuland, an outpatient palliative care chaplain at Yale New Haven Hospital as she discusses what to know about how chaplains provide spiritual support during and after cancer.

In this podcast, Jane Jeuland discusses how chaplains help people with cancer and their caregivers, including how they help to navigate the spiritual questions that can come up during cancer and how to find spiritual support for you or a loved one.

02/22/2024

"Having accurate expectations around what your treatment will and will not do is not only crucial for making informed decisions during cancer, but also for protecting your emotional well-being" - Dr. Cristiane Decat Bergerot shares valuable insights about setting expectations when starting a new cancer treatment.

Dr. Cristiane Decat Bergerot shares what people with cancer should know about setting expectations when starting a new cancer treatment, including balancing being hopeful with being realistic and how to cope if your outcome does not meet your expectations.

02/20/2024

🎧📣 NEW PODCAST 🎧📣 Returning to work after cancer treatment can bring on new challenges and concerns. Listen to this new podcast with Dr. Fay J. Hlubocky and Shelly Rosenfeld as they discuss common concerns, such as legal protections, requesting accommodations, and talking to co-workers.

In this podcast, Dr. Fay J. Hlubocky and Shelly Rosenfeld discuss common concerns people returning to work after cancer treatment may have, including what to know about your legal protections, requesting accommodations, and talking to your co-workers.

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The best cancer care starts with the best cancer information. Cancer.Net brings the expertise and resources of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the voice of the world’s cancer physicians, to people living with cancer and those who care for and care about them. All the information and content on Cancer.Net was developed and approved by the oncologists who are members of ASCO, making Cancer.Net the most up-to-date and trusted resource for cancer information on the Internet. Cancer.Net is made possible by the Conquer Cancer The ASCO Foundation.

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