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Inside the Cancer Experience »

This issue explores the interior terrain of experiences with cancer. In particular, dual feature stories look at the emotional aspects of cancer: from the perspective of the patient, and the clinician. For each, cancer can bring intense challenge and hardship, unexpected insight—and sometimes, transformation.

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Michael H Levy, MD, PhD

The Completion of Cancer Care

Pain and palliative care physician Michael Levy discusses living well, the value of honesty, and how—and why—to say goodbye ... read more
Siddhartha Mukherjee

Cancer's Biographer

Author Siddhartha Mukherjee talks about the complex character at the center of his Pulitzer Prize-winning book ... read more
Learn more about Fox Chase Cancer Center outcomes compared to community hospital cancer treatment

Coming Out with Outcomes

Figuring out the best place to go for cancer care could stump the savviest Internet surfer, since hospitals have typically kept their track records for treatment outcomes under wraps. Such information can make a life-and-death difference for patients, and Fox Chase is among those leading the charge for change. ... read more

Attention Writers and Artists!

Share Your Cancer Experience with Forward

Has your experience with cancer led you to write a poem, short story, or essay? Or perhaps you've created a drawing or photograph. Whatever your medium, Forward invites you to submit the artwork cancer has inspired you to create. ... read more

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