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Targeted therapy is a form of treatment that uses medicines to “target” specific proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread. It doesn’t harm normal cells.

It’s difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. But you can play a vital role in helping them get through treatment, no matter where they are in their journey.

Having the right providers in place will keep you healthy and ready to tackle your future.

You may need to travel away from home to get the cancer care that’s best for you. So it might make sense to find a place to stay nearby while getting treatment. Here's a look at some housing assistance programs that help families like yours find a home away from home during treatment.

When your loved one has cancer, a time might come when it can no longer be controlled. In that case, your loved one will stop testing and treatment. The focus will turn to giving your loved one comfort and emotional support, and planning what comes next.

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that can block blood flow to the lungs. This is a medical emergency. Read on to learn more about this condition including diagnosis, treatment, and long-term concerns.

Your chest pain is called pleurisy. It often gets worse when you take a deep breath, cough, or sneeze. Learn all about this condition.

Infections caused by ESBL usually affect the urinary tract and gut (intestine). They can also infect wounds and the blood.

Sometimes, even when you follow treatment plans and have great care, cancer may come back. Know that it’s not your fault if you have a cancer recurrence.