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Read stories from survivors and caregivers, and get MD Anderson experts’ insights on cancer treatment, research breakthroughs, healthy living and more.

Q&A: Testicular Cancer Survivorship

BY MD Anderson

June 30, 2011

The survivorship stage in a cancer journey does not always signify the end of a cancer experience.

For testicular cancer survivors, it is important to receive long-term, follow-up care after treatment ends.

Long-term, follow-up care helps survivors:

Monitor for late effects and recurrence Cope with physical changes Be informed about sexual and reproductive health Address psychosocial concerns Learn health...

New Screening Tool for Lung Cancer Brings Hope

BY Katrina Burton

June 29, 2011

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, with more than 157,000 deaths reported last year,...

Cancer-Related Fatigue: Integrative Therapies Can Help

BY Alex De Alvarado and Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.

June 27, 2011

If you're a patient with cancer, most likely you've experienced fatigue -- and you're not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common...

Taking Steps to Address Cancer: Enhance...

BY MD Anderson

June 23, 2011

Last year, MD Anderson President John Mendelsohn, M.D., proposed 10 steps that can be taken to ensure cancer deaths decrease more rapidly, the ranks of survivors swell, and an even greater number of cancers are prevented in the first place.

This is the last in a series of posts on key actions outlined by Mendelsohn:

10. Enhance the value of cancer care and reduce costs.
New therapies and medical instruments and devices...