Few breakthroughs in battling cancer have generated more excitement recently than immunotherapy. It’s helping some patients—including high profile ones like former president Jimmy Carter—achieve long-term remission and possibly even a cure when their cancer...

Updated: February 17, 2020Many people are apprehensive before their first chemotherapy appointment. Preconceived notions and misinformation can add to the stress. “I think it is important to emphasize that the effects of treatments vary enormously depending...

Nurses often spend more time at a patient’s bedside than any other healthcare professional. That’s why you may want to know if you’re being treated at a Magnet-recognized hospital—especially if you’re facing a serious illness like cancer.Magnet status is re...