in the magazine

Fall 2016 Vol. 06 Issue 03

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  From the Editor-in-Chief

  Geriatric Oncology: Cancer Care Comes of Age?

  A medical subspecialty focusing on older adults with cancer is emerging as the U.S. population ages.

  by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

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  Forward Look

  All About Overdiagnosis | Thyroid Tumor Gets New Name | Rare Tumors Can Mimic ADHD | Making Decisions About End-of-Life Care | Many Cancers in HIV-Positive Patients Go Untreated | Do You Know BRCA?

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  Your Cancer Guide

  Choosing the Right Response

  Take a no-apologies approach in response to insensitive remarks.

  by Hester Hill Schnipper

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  Caregiving With Confidence

  Final Wishes

  Advance care planning can ease stress for both patients and caregivers.

  by Carly O'Brien

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  Survivor Profile

  Reasons to Dream

  Despite a metastatic lung cancer diagnosis, Emily Bennett Taylor was able to look beyond the illness in 2012 to her dream of raising a family. Today, with no evidence of disease, she is the mother of two baby girls.

  by Marci A. Landsmann

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  A Rural Challenge

  Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3 percent of oncologists practice in them. Health care providers are establishing rural outposts and using advanced technology to diagnose and treat patients living in the country.

  by Charlotte Huff

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  Yesterday & Today

  A Force of Nature

  Known for the Christmas classic Santa Baby and her role as Catwoman in the 1960s TV series Batman, Eartha Kitt wowed audiences with her dancing, singing and acting. Her 2006 colorectal cancer diagnosis shocked those who knew her.

  by Sharlene George

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  Cancer Comes Out

  Members of LGBT community are at greater risk for some types of cancer. And those with cancer face challenges in getting the care and support they need.

  by Cameron Walker

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  Healthy Habits

  Fruitful Choices | Prioritize Prevention

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  Q&A

  A Rare Drive

  Chordoma survivor Josh Sommer brings together researchers and patients to develop better treatments for an uncommon cancer.

  by Kate Yandell

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  Sound Advice

  Your Questions, Our Answers

  Anxiety about cellphones and cancer, crowdfunding to help pay the bills, and the side effects of steroids.

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  Get Involved!

  A Time to Relax

  Spa treatments offer silver linings for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

  by Kate Yandell

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  In The Moment

  Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.