Videos & articles
Plain-English cancer knowledge from the experts.
The same expertise that informs your personal guidance — on choosing the right doctor, understanding clinical trials, and making informed treatment decisions.
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Is 4mm to 8mm in a year not a significant change?
A patient asks Dr. Jason Sager about a lung nodule that grew from 4mm to 8mm and the recommended Lung-RADS follow-up.
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My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. I’m not sure how to process this.
Dr. Jason Sager responds to someone trying to support a father newly diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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What current clinical trials are underway for targeted therapies for KRAS G12R?
Dr. Jason Sager discusses potential next steps, clinical trials, radiation, and surgical expertise for a patient with locally advanced pancreatic cancer and KRAS G12R.
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How Does Your Oncologist Choose Cancer Treatments?
Most treatment plans come from national guidelines — usually the right first step. Here's how oncologists decide, and when it makes sense to explore something more.
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How to Choose the Right Oncologist or Cancer Surgeon
Choosing the right oncologist or surgeon is one of the most important decisions a cancer patient can make. Key questions to ask, when to seek a second opinion, and how to find advanced care.
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Cancer's Magic Bullet: Antibody Drug Conjugates
Learn how antibody-drug conjugates work as a “magic bullet” cancer treatment, combining targeted antibodies with chemotherapy to attack tumor cells more precisely.
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What Causes Cancer? What We Know and What We Don't
Cancer's onset is rarely a single event. A clear look at the established risk factors, the cellular mechanisms behind cancer, and the areas still under active research.
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Patient Guide to Understanding Types of Cancer
How cancer begins, why cancers are named for their origin, how staging works, and the main categories — carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemias, lymphomas, and CNS cancers.
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Vaccinations During Cancer Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide
Cancer and its treatment can weaken the immune system. A detailed guide to live vs. inactivated vaccines, COVID-19 and flu shots, and vaccine safety for patients and caregivers.
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MSI-H/MMR: An Essential Guide for Cancer Patients
MSI-H and MMR status can influence your prognosis, your response to immunotherapy, and even hereditary risk. Here's what every cancer patient should understand about this testing.
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How Long Has Cancer Been Around? Cancer Treatment Milestones | Sagely Health
From ancient Egypt to CRISPR and liquid biopsies — a journey through the major milestones in cancer research and treatment, and what they mean for patients today.
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The Cancer Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials
The NCCN says the best management of any cancer patient is in a clinical trial — yet only 3-5% participate. A comprehensive guide to trial phases, benefits, placebos, and how to find the right one.
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The One Test Every Cancer Patient Should Know
We believe all high-risk cancer patients should get NextGeneration tumor sequencing. What the test does, who should get it, and how to ask your oncologist for it.
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What Are Innovative Treatments and Why Should I Consider Them?
Innovative treatments — mainly found in clinical trials — represent the best hope for longer, healthier lives for many cancer patients. The Keytruda story shows why.
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Does It Matter Which Oncologist I See or What Medical Center I Go To?
Where a cancer patient is treated can greatly affect their outcome. Here's why your first oncologist rarely offers innovative options — and how to find the expert you need.
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'Tumors Melted Away': What the Year's Biggest Story in Cancer Really Means for Patients
In June 2022, all 18 patients in a rectal cancer study had their tumors melt away — a 100% response rate. What this checkpoint-inhibitor breakthrough could mean for other cancer patients.
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Are you HER2-negative? Or HER2-low?
Join Jason Sager, MD as we discuss what HER2 is and what this new classification means for patients.
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How to Get Your Oncologist to Order NextGen Tumor Sequencing and 8 Common Roadblocks You Can Overcome
NextGen Sequencing can unlock more personalized treatments, but this new technology is not reaching all cancer patients. What we've learned helping patients get access.
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What Do Cancer Patients Need to Know About "Off-Label" Drugs?
Learn about "off-label" drugs in cancer care and empower yourself to make informed treatment choices.
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A Cancer Patient's Guide to Palliative Care and Hospice
Uncover the essential differences between Palliative and Hospice care, and discover the best support for every stage of the cancer journey.
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Supporting a Parent Through Cancer: Guidance, Tips, and Hope
Learn practical frameworks to help an aging parent navigate cancer care—from risk ranking to building the right medical team.
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Scanxiety Unpacked: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cancer-Related Scans
This comprehensive guide demystifies the world of cancer-related scans, providing valuable insights into what to expect, interpreting results, and strategies to cope with scanxiety.
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Morning Meeting: Should I travel for a clinical trial?
What are the requirements of a clinical trial as far as travel and staying close.
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Pembrolizumab: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment
From its early discoveries to FDA approvals, we uncover the remarkable journey of Pembrolizumab.
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Online Cancer Communities: The Good, the Bad, and the Deeply Personal
Uncover the power of online cancer communities, from emotional support to potential pitfalls, and learn how to find the right community for you.
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Debunking Cancer Myths: Insights on Cures, Trials, and Treatments
Join us for our final webinar of the year, where we challenge misconceptions and bring clarity to cancer treatment.
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Herceptin: The Revolutionary Antibody Therapy for Breast Cancer
The transformative power of Herceptin in breast cancer treatment, from its roots in oncogene discovery to its revolutionary impact today.
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