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When cancer enters someone’s life, grief often comes with it. It is not only the patient who feels it, but also their loved ones, including children, and even the medical staff who walk beside them. Grief in this setting is layered and deeply personal, taking many forms that are not always tied to…
Fall is a busy time for everyone — but especially for GW Cancer Center patients, who are also parents. Like any parent, they juggle carpools, homework, and daily responsibilities. But for them, all of this happens while fighting cancer and focusing on recovery.
Sharad Goyal and Christina Puchalski were honored for their groundbreaking contributions to advancing cancer treatment and spiritual care in clinical medicine.
As summer rolls in and the sun shines brighter, it’s tempting to spend more time outdoors. But before you head to the beach, the pool, or even your backyard, it’s important to remember that too much sun can be harmful—especially to your skin.
Christina Lisi’s personal foundation is built upon community. After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, she reached out to friends and family, who rallied around her as she sussed out care teams and treatment options. And when she chose GW’s Breast Center and Cancer Center as her cancer journey…
‘Tis the season for good tidings and joy, but the holidays are also a time for added stress. The to-do lists are longer, the invitations for parties and get-togethers start pouring in, and finding the perfect gift can be challenging. If you or a loved one is in active treatment for cancer, the…
The George Washington (GW) University Cancer Center announced the launch of a new website, cancercontroltap.org, to serve comprehensive cancer control (CCC) professionals, coalitions and their partners.
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center proudly announces the addition of Walaa Aldhahri, MD, as a hematologist-oncologist.
Matthew Henry knows what it means to climb a mountain. As a colorectal cancer survivor, he’s considering a trek to Mount Everest’s Thorung High Camp. At 16,010 feet in the air, it’s a strenuous climb. But it’s nothing compared to his climb to beat cancer.
February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month. Fayez Estephan, MD, specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at the GW Cancer Center, explains the various aspects of gallbladder and bile duct cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and…