More than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in people over the age of 65. Even though cancer is more common in older adults, they often face unique needs and concerns compared with other groups of people with cancer. Cancer.Net talked with Hyman Muss, MD, to learn more about what patients and families should know about cancer in older adults.

Cancer and cancer treatments may change your appearance and how you feel about yourself. One resource, the Look Good…Feel Better program, can help you restore your appearance to boost how you feel about yourself.

Fatigue is a common symptom of people with cancer—about 70% to 90% of people experience fatigue during and after treatment. To learn more about fatigue and what people with cancer can do to better manage it, Cancer.Net talked with Charles Loprinzi, MD, and Debra Barton RN, PhD.

Many people don't know that nearly all cancer pain can be treated successfully, either with or without the use of medication. This article discusses basic facts about cancer-related pain, medications used to control it, and tips to document and communicate your pain issues with your health-care team.

Being diagnosed with cancer brings difficult emotions, such as anxiety, fear, and disbelief. Often, these feelings are almost as overwhelming for family members and those who care about the person with cancer. Cancer.Net talked with Carolyn Aldigé of the Prevent Cancer Foundation to learn more about using the teachable moment of a new cancer diagnosis to educate family members about cancer prevention.

To help oncologists integrate clinical trials into their practice, the American Society of Clinical Oncology recently made recommendations for the minimum standards and exemplary attributes of clinical trial sites. To learn what patients should know about exemplary clinical trial sites, Cancer.Net talked with Richard L. Schilsky, MD.

An electronic health record (EHR) is a computer-based record of a person’s complete medical history that can be shared electronically between health-care providers. Some providers use EHRs in an effort to improve quality of care by having your complete medical history in a single, easy-to-find location.

Doctors may need to perform a variety of medical tests and procedures to learn more about your child's cancer and to provide the best treatment. Anticipating and having these procedures often is a major source of anxiety and stress for both children and parents. Fortunately, much of the anxiety surrounding procedures can be reduced by carefully preparing you and your child.

A tumor board is an approach to treatment planning. It consists of different cancer specialists who review and discuss a patient's medical condition and the possible treatment options. To learn more about tumor boards and their role in cancer treatment, Cancer.Net talked with Anthony F. Provenzano, MD.

Concerns have been raised about the safety of computed tomography (CT) scanning because it uses a form of radiation. Recent research suggests that the use of CT scans may slightly increase cancer risk in the U.S. population. But, a person diagnosed with cancer or suspected of having cancer can safely receive a CT scan because the benefits always outweigh the risks.