Articles
Guides and explainers from the Carer team on treatment, nutrition, recovery and living well with cancer.
Treatment
Why ADCs Are Called ‘Smart Bombs’ in Cancer Treatments
Discover why ADCs are called ‘smart bombs’ in cancer treatment—targeted therapy, precision medicine, and reduced side effects.
Symptoms & Side Effects
How to Check for Cancer at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to perform a self-exam for cancer at home. This guide covers warning signs, step-by-step checks for skin, mouth, breasts, and more, and when to see a doctor.
Lifestyle
Daily Habits That Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Balanced diet for breast health showing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins.
Challenges & Planning
Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Cancer: Is There a Connection
Explore the link between vitamin B12 deficiency and cancer—understand risks, symptoms, and research on nutrition’s role in prevention
Cancer Care
What “Stable Disease” and “Progression” Mean in Real Life
Understand what ‘stable disease’ and ‘progression’ mean in cancer care—real-life impact, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes explained
Challenges & Planning
Fasting-Mimicking Diets to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Recurrence Risk
Fasting-mimicking diets are being studied for their impact on cancer-related processes. Learn what current research suggests and what it means for ovarian cancer survivors.
Health Challenges
Higher Risk of Rare Leukemia in Children Near Oil and Gas Wells
Growing evidence links residential proximity to oil and gas wells with a higher risk of childhood leukemia due to exposure to toxic VOCs like benzene. Learn about the risks and preventative measures.
Mental Health
Anxiety vs. Clinical PTSD After Cancer: How to Tell the Difference
Learn to distinguish anxiety from clinical PTSD after cancer—understand symptoms, risks, and when to seek professional support for recovery
Challenges & Planning
Mindfulness Practices to Reduce Cortisol and Inflammation
Mindfulness practices that help lower cortisol, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system through simple, everyday habits.
Treatment
Cancer Metabolic Fingerprinting via Exhaled Breath in Indian Smokers
Discover how non-invasive breath analysis and metabolic fingerprinting can provide an early warning system for cancer risk in Indian smokers due to unique tobacco habits.
Cancer Care
Clinical Trials Explained: Phases, Risks, and Who Should Consider Them
Understand clinical trials—phases, risks, and eligibility. Learn how research studies advance cancer care and who should participate
Treatment
Digital Twins in Childhood Cancer Treatment Planning
Explore how digital twins are revolutionizing childhood cancer treatment by creating virtual patient models to simulate therapies, personalize care, and reduce toxic side effects for children.
