Articles
Guides and explainers from the Carer team on treatment, nutrition, recovery and living well with cancer.
Cancer Care
GISTs vs. GI Cancers: Differences, Diagnosis, and Treatment Advances
Understand the differences between GISTs and common GI cancers (adenocarcinomas). Learn about the origins, molecular drivers (KIT/PDGFRA), diagnosis, and the transformative role of targeted therapies like imatinib.
Innovation & Research
The Rise of KRAS-Targeted Therapies
Explore the rise of KRAS, targeted therapies: innovative drugs tackling resistant cancers and opening a new era in precision medicine
Challenges & Planning
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders in Cancer Survivors
Sleep problems are common after cancer treatment. Learn why they happen and simple steps—routines, habits, and support.
Cancer Care
Hydration Tips for Cancer Patients
Learn essential hydration tips for cancer patients to manage side effects like nausea and dry mouth during chemotherapy and radiation. Discover the best drinks, water-rich foods, and simple strategies for staying hydrated and boosting energy during treatment.
Nutrition
Sugar and Cancer: Clearing the Myths
Uncover the truth about sugar and cancer—debunking myths, exploring scientific evidence, and guiding healthier choices
Treatment
Breathomics: Non-Invasive Cancer Detection Through Breath Analysis
Learn how breathomics enables non-invasive cancer detection through breath analysis; exploring biomarkers, research breakthroughs, future diagnostic.
Cancer Care
Best and Worst Foods for Managing Treatment-Related Nausea
Learn which foods help manage treatment-related nausea (like plain toast, ginger, and bananas) and which ones to avoid (spicy, greasy, and high-fat items) to maintain energy and comfort during therapy.
Nutrition
Karishma Boolani Explains the Real Role of Carbohydrates
Karishma Boolani explains what good carbohydrates are and how they support steady energy. A clear guide to carbs—what to choose and what to avoid.
Challenges & Planning
Why Nails Lift, Crack, or Darken During Cancer Treatment
Discover why nails lift, crack, or darken during cancer treatment and learn practical tips to protect and care for them.
Cancer Care
Small Skin Changes That Can Signal Something Bigger
Don't ignore small skin changes, as they can be big signals. Learn about the ABCDE guide for moles, unhealing lesions, and unusual pigmentation that can signal serious underlying health issues like cancer.
Treatment
Oncolytic Virus Therapy: A New Frontier in Targeted Cancer Treatment
Discover how oncolytic virus therapy is redefining targeted cancer treatment—exploring mechanisms, clinical advances, and future potential
Symptoms & Side Effects
Unexplained Muscle Twitching Linked to Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Unexplained muscle twitching can sometimes signal paraneoplastic syndromes. Learn how persistent twitching connects to nerve changes and when to seek care.
