Your Cancer Guide says taking on a new pet can seem like an additional hassle during cancer treatment, but argues “those moments can be a time when we especially need support and comfort.” bit.ly/4dCQ0WV

Researchers are studying different schedules and combinations to find the best way to use immune checkpoint inhibitors to extend remissions for people with non-small cell lung cancer. bit.ly/3XkSWlp #NSCLC Natalie Slivinski

Have you experienced difficulty swallowing since your cancer treatment? Read Kate Hutcheson's advice on dealing with this troublesome side effect: bit.ly/3T9W9Sl

Cancer treatment can change the look and feel of a person's nails. Read advice from a dermatologist on preventing nail damage: bit.ly/3Xmy5y2

This week in cancer news: Insurance types may affect access to high-quality cancer care, the rise of “digital toxicity,” and more. bit.ly/4cLVTQn

#ICYMI: Telehealth palliative care outcomes are comparable to in-person care. Will video calls make palliative care more accessible to more patients? bit.ly/3MuCs3S Taneia Surles, MPH | Sexual Health Writer

Sharing with siblings can be difficult—especially when it involves sharing responsibility for caring for an ailing parent. Read a social worker's advice to those struggling to split caregiving duties with siblings: bit.ly/478qs1A

The costs that accompany traveling for medical treatment are often overlooked, but the nonprofit Houston Ground Angels helps by offering free rides to appointments. Learn more: bit.ly/3TjoJRl

A recently-approved combination treatment with immunotherapy extended tumor responses for bladder cancer and may help people who are not able to take traditional chemotherapy. bit.ly/3AS3qjD

Following her son’s death from lymphoma, sandy McHugh@ keeps his memory alive through Jake's Dragon Foundation, a nonprofit that supports pediatric cancer patients and research. bit.ly/3XwU7yv #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

An easy way to support gut health and reduce colorectal cancer risk might be as close as your kitchen pantry. Read how adding beans to your diet can support colon health: bit.ly/47hVpjP Anne Danahy MS RD MD Anderson Cancer Center Carrie Daniel Mac

This week in cancer news: rising incidence of breast cancer in Asian American and Pacific Islander women alarms researchers, most cancer patients report cognitive side effects, and more. bit.ly/4ge5d2A

#ICYMI: sandy McHugh@ advocated for her son’s education and then for his care after a lymphoma diagnosis. Now, she advocates for other pediatric patients in his memory. Jake's Dragon Foundation #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth

Ovarian cancer that has spread to the peritoneum can be difficult to treat, but recent findings suggest delivering chemo to the abdomen directly after surgery was able to extend survival. bit.ly/3ziI5PG

Research findings that some women over 50 with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation therapy could mean more options for patients. But, some experts want to see longer follow-ups to confirm the research. bit.ly/4cXJxVI

“Finding help at home can take time and patience.” KJ Bannan shares tips for choosing the right kind of home help to assist in caring for a loved one with cancer. bit.ly/3XGBicg

When Michelle Audoin’s breast cancer was found to be metastatic, she turned from shielding her children from her diagnosis to welcoming family conversations. bit.ly/3B2b1MA

Where does the time go? Some scientists are asking studies on new treatments to report how much they add to time spent in the health care system. bit.ly/3XqsDck

Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy had reduced anxiety after covering themselves in weighted blankets for 20 minutes. Read more about this simple technique: bit.ly/4goXQpa Tyler Santora (they/he) Dana-Farber News