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Here are the basics on health research, so you can better understand human research studies, such as clinical trials.

Many people with cancer benefit from taking a break from their condition from time to time. This “vacation” from cancer can come in many forms.

People with cancer often tap into their spiritual side when battling the illness. This might include prayer, attending religious services, reading passages from a holy book, or simply expressing gratitude and love.

Hospice is made up of a team of caregivers who specialize in end-of-life care. This team often includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, and trained volunteers. Here are some details to help with end-of-life care.

When people begin to think about their own or their loved one's death, many spiritual and ethical issues arise. This can be a hard topic for the family and caregivers to talk about. They should listen and help sort through these issues.

We can never predict exactly when a terminally ill person will die. But we know when the time is getting close by a combination of signs and symptoms. Not all of these signs will appear at the same time, and some may never appear at all. Read on to learn more.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared.

Some people find that the powerful medicines used for chemotherapy treatment make them not able to think clearly or have a "fuzzy memory." If you've noticed this, it's not all in your head. It's real, something that people with cancer often call "chemobrain" or "chemo fog." Read on to learn more.

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a collection of symptoms that usually occur in patients who have lung cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or other cancers. It also can occur from noncancer causes. This summary explains SVCS and its treatment in adults and children.