Articles for Tag: "cancer diagnosis"

What you should and shouldn’t say to someone diagnosed with cancer 
What you should and shouldn’t say to someone diagnosed with cancer
It can be tricky to navigate. This might help.
Could this be a ‘game-changer’ for mastectomies? 
Could this be a ‘game-changer’ for mastectomies?
A new procedure gives patients a chance to restore breast sensation while also reducing breast cancer risk.
Alisa’s story: How cancer made her love her chest 
Alisa’s story: How cancer made her love her chest
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Alisa Gaylon underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. Watch her inspiring story.
Telling your child you have cancer 
Telling your child you have cancer
There is no easy way to share such difficult news, but our expert shares 10 ways that may help.
Why second opinions for complex cancers matter 
Why second opinions for complex cancers matter
Learn when getting a second opinion is best and how to go about getting one.
When should you get a second opinion? 
When should you get a second opinion?
Learn why another look at your medical diagnosis could give you more treatment options.
Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’ 
Women opting for surgery when they hear ‘cancer’
The term “cancer” can strike fear in patients, but could the word itself affect a patient’s chosen course of treatment?