Kelly Johnson

One of the most commonly-affected areas of life impacted by disease and treatment

A mandate enacted after the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was supposed to improve health coverage for patients enrolled in clinical trials.

Individuals with detectable human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 in their mouthwash samples were 22 times more likely to develop oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) than those without the type of virus, according to findings of a new study.

Mounting research continues to show increased risk of cancer recurrence and death in obese individuals, but findings of a new study highlight the benefits of weight-loss interventions for overweight and obese cancer survivors.

New research shows that survivors of testicular cancer may have an increased burden of morbidity after being treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy, with obesity, neuropathies, and tinnitus and hearing loss among the most prevalent late effects.

Breast reconstruction surgery has become an increasingly popular option among women following mastectomy, but a recent study has found that most women who opt for the procedure are ill-informed of the potential risks.

Despite national evidence- and consensus-based guidelines on posttreatment care, less than half of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with Hodgkin lymphoma receive all of the recommended services within the first year after treatment, according to results of a pilot study being presented at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium.

A topical paste may prevent scarring and fibrosis caused by radiation in cancer therapy, according to a recent study led by researchers at NYU Langone

Studies show that cost is a factor in patient adherence to their oral anticancer medications, but the financial burden of oral chemotherapy drugs is projected to still be too high for millions of patients even when the Medicare Part D coverage gap, or “doughnut hole,” is fully closed.

The incidence of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in women typically precedes and covers prime childbearing years, but a new study has found that pregnancy does not increase the risk of relapse among women in remission.

Patients who self-reported their symptoms using a web-based system while undergoing chemotherapy had better health-related quality of life, fewer emergency room (ER) visits, remained on treatment longer, and survived longer than patients who received usual care.

A recent study has found that the majority of women at an increased risk of developing breast cancer either refuse or do not adhere to preventive treatment.

The FDA has approved uridine triacetate (Vistogard) for the emergency treatment of adult and pediatric patients who had severe or life-threatening toxicities within 4 days of treatment following an overdose of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or capecitabine.

The FDA has cleared for marketing the nation’s first cooling cap—the Dignitana DigniCap Cooling System—to reduce the severity and frequency of hair loss in patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Entering through the giant, inflatable colon, dozens of patients, caregivers, family members and providers gathered at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC, December 5 for the symposium, “Fighting a Smarter War Against Cancer.”

African American women can reduce their risk of developing ovarian cancer by following healthy dietary guidelines, a recent study has found.

Disparities in colorectal cancer deaths have had a significant impact on the national economy, with areas of low socioeconomic status experiencing the greatest losses, according to a study by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Patients with breast cancer who have received anthracycline-based (ANTHR) chemotherapy may be more likely to experience "chemobrain"-a cancer-related cognitive impairment that can affect memory, attention, and physical function-than those treated with nonanthracycline-based regimens.

Navigation is an essential component of quality care for patients with lung cancer and their family caregivers, and the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) is working to improve lung cancer outcomes through its Community Hospital Center of Excellence (COE) program.

Patients with lymphedema may significantly reduce their chances of skin infection and lower their healthcare costs with an advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD), a newly published study has found.

With the survival rate of childhood cancer improving and advancements in treatments allowing more of the care to take place in the home, the responsibility of caregiving is increasingly being placed on family members.

Women who develop ovarian cancer are more likely to have better outcomes if they took oral contraceptives prior to their diagnosis, according to a new study by researchers at Mayo Clinic.

While recent advances in breast cancer therapy have resulted in survival gains, many patients and survivors have an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events following treatment.

Many patients who have had melanoma do not conduct regular skin self-examinations, and those who do check themselves do not use sufficient tools or techniques.

Parenting a child with a life-threatening illness like cancer is associated with unique demands, but simultaneously raising healthy siblings can add yet another layer of complexity.

Despite its safeguarding purpose, a new study has found that nearly half of healthcare personnel contaminated themselves while removing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Women at an elevated risk of breast cancer may be able to avoid preventive procedures with regular aerobic exercise, according to a new study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

Targeted agents, such as afatinib (Gilotrif) and erlotinib (Tarceva), ushered in a new paradigm for treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have an EGFR mutation.

Contralateral prophylactic mastectomies (CPM) have been a growing trend among women at average risk of breast cancer with a diagnosis of cancer in one breast, but the procedure is not medically recommended for this population.

Despite having significantly elevated risks of long-term health problems, many cancer survivors eat poorer-quality diets than the general population.