Fall 2017 Vol. 07 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Metabolism and CancerCan cancer's dependence on sugar help researchers find new targets to treat the disease?
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Clinical Trial ConsiderationsLearn what questions to ask before participating in a study.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
The Dangers of Caring Too MuchShifting some responsibilities may empower your loved one and strengthen your relationship.
by Aimee Swartz
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Breaking Down a Cancer DiagnosisDuring her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Cancer Control in the CommunitySuccessful public health initiatives to prevent, detect and treat cancer require widespread community participation.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Challenges Remain for Kids With CancerMore children are being treated successfully for cancer. Yet researchers continue searching for new therapies that will help kids who don't respond to standard treatments.
by Cameron Walker
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Scholarships for SurvivorsCancer survivor creates scholarship fund for young adult cancer survivors.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Vaccines: Looking Within for Cancer TreatmentResearchers are testing treatment vaccines that spur the immune system to attack cancer.
by Stephen Ornes
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Advocacy in Action
Fearless FriendsLori Marx-Rubiner and AnneMarie Ciccarella met on social media and grew close through their cancer research advocacy.
by Sue Rochman
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In the Moment- Fall 2017Wanda Huskins, Renee Soriano, Holly Hamer.
What people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening OptionsTests currently in development seek to offer greater accuracy and reach more people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Endometrial Cancer and Screening for Lynch SyndromeAACR highlights team research that led to Lynch syndrome testing for all people with endometrial cancer in the U.K.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Improving Glioblastoma TreatmentPhase I clinical trial finds adding a radiosensitizer may improve radiation’s ability to kill this fast-growing brain cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More WomenAn innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
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From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer ResearchInsects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.
