Summer 2014 Vol. 04 Issue 02
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Editor's Letter
A Place in the ShadeMany people still consider a tan “healthy” and don't take measures to protect their skin from the sun.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
A Global Perspective on Cancer | African-Americans at Higher Risk for Multiple Myeloma | Cool-Headed Chemo May Reduce Hair Loss | Efforts Underway to Raise the Legal Age to Buy Tobacco | FDA Proposes Action on E-Cigarettes | Get Sun Smart | More Patients to Have Access to Navigator Programs | The Vitamin Hype | You’ve Got Mail
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Your Cancer Guide
My Treatment Is Over: Now What?Be patient with yourself while adjusting to life after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Bringing It HomeFollow these steps to ready yourself for providing care at home.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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First Person
Never Alone: A Family JourneyA mother and daughter exchange thoughts about their “full-family experience” facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Mary (Dicey) Jackson Scroggins and Nneka Scroggins
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A Balancing ActDiabetes increases cancer risk, and a dual diagnosis of cancer and diabetes complicates treatment and prognosis.
by Stephen Ornes
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A New Look at SpiritualityAddressing the spiritual health of cancer patients is now recognized as an essential aspect of quality care.
by Sue Rochman
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Navigating the Health Care MazeHealth insurance expert Karen Pollitz breaks down the impact of the Affordable Care Act on cancer patients and survivors.
by Sarah Webb
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Survivor Profile
Brewing a BusinessWhile getting their new coffee business off the ground, John and Pat Curry took John's cancer treatment one step at a time.
by Jen A. Miller
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Survivor Profile
Knowing Her OptionsWhen Christina McEvoy was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, she took the reins of her care, traveling more than 600 miles for treatment and returning home to help other melanoma survivors.
by Melissa Davlin
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Yesterday & Today
Shining a Light60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradley tried to “shine a light in a dark corner” through his work, but he kept his long struggle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia private.
by Brittany Moya del Pino
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersOn handling finances during cancer, skin care during radiation therapy, and getting a good night's sleep.
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Get Involved
Taking the Chill Out of ChemoTeenager starts Get Cozy During Chemo to provide blankets for cancer patients in treatment.
by Leigh Zaleski
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In the Moment- Summer 2014Matthew Englander, Debra Hesse, Alayna Williamson.
About half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Combination Improves Survival in Platinum-resistant Ovarian CancerPreliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
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Pediatric Cancer’s AftershocksNew research highlights approaches that could provide better long-term quality of life for childhood cancer survivors.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
