Articles
Guides and explainers from the Carer team on treatment, nutrition, recovery and living well with cancer.
Challenges & Planning
Saliva vs. Blood Tests for Cancer Genetics: What's the Difference?
Learn the difference between saliva and blood tests for cancer genetics, how they work, and which option may be best for your situation.
Cancer Care
Can You Live for Years With Metastatic Cancer?
Can people live for years with metastatic cancer? Learn how modern treatments, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy are changing outcomes.
Cancer Care
Which Cancers Have the Lowest Survival Rates?
Which cancers have the lowest survival rates? Explore key facts, statistics, and insights to understand risks and the importance of early detection
Treatment
Tumor Mutations vs Inherited Mutations
Learn the difference between tumor mutations and inherited mutations, what they mean for cancer treatment, and whether family members are at risk.
Alternative Medicine
Can Ginger Help With Nausea During Chemotherapy?
Can ginger help with chemotherapy-related nausea? Learn what research says, how ginger works, and important safety considerations.
Cancer Care
The Challenges of Postpartum Recovery During Cancer Care
Postpartum recovery during cancer care brings unique challenges—learn key struggles, support strategies, and tips to manage health and caregiving
Cancer Care
HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Prevention: A Complete Guide
Learn how the HPV vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer, who should get vaccinated, common myths, and why screening still matters.
Challenges & Planning
Should Smokers Take Beta-Carotene Supplements?
Should smokers take beta-carotene supplements? Learn why studies found increased lung cancer risk in smokers and why food sources are different.
Financial Guidance
What to Do If Your Cancer Insurance Claim Is Rejected
Cancer insurance claim rejected? Learn common reasons, steps to appeal, and tips to protect your coverage and financial security
Nutrition
Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help During Lung Cancer Treatment?
Can omega-3 fatty acids help during lung cancer treatment? Learn how they may support muscle mass, reduce inflammation, and aid recovery.
Challenges & Planning
Steroid-Induced Insomnia: Tips for Better Sleep After Cancer Treatment
Struggling to sleep after steroid treatment? Learn why cancer treatment steroids cause insomnia and practical ways to improve sleep quality.
Financial Guidance
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Cancer Insurance Plan
Buying a cancer insurance plan? Learn key questions to ask, coverage details, and tips to choose the right policy for financial protection
