Magazine

Fall 2016 Vol. 06 Issue 03

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
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?
Your Cancer Guide

Choosing the Right Response

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

by Hester Hill Schnipper
Caregiving With Confidence

Final Wishes

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

by Carly O'Brien
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
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
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
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
Healthy Habits
Fruitful Choices | Prioritize Prevention
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
Sound Advice

Your Questions, Our Answers

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

A Time to Relax

Spa treatments offer silver linings for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

by Kate Yandell
In The Moment

Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.

Cancer Talk

Do Patients Want Online Access to Test Results?

A survey finds many patients prefer talking through imaging findings related to cancer with their physician rather than viewing reports online—but only if the wait for results is short.

by Cindy Kuzma

Immunotherapy in the Elderly

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.

by Emma Yasinski

Why Is the Rate of Uterine Cancer Rising?

Uterine cancer incidence is increasing in the U.S., particularly in Hispanic, Asian and black women, but obesity may play a smaller role in this change than was previously assumed.

by Ashley P. Taylor

Starting a Conversation

Palliative care physician Dawn Gross helps people talk about death by focusing on what they want during life.

by Amy Paturel