Fall 2021 Vol. 11 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Improving Clinical TrialsThe fast pace of drug discovery should be matched by modernized clinical trials for wider access.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
The Fear of Being a BurdenAccepting help from others when you have a cancer diagnosis isn't a sign of weakness.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
The Money DiscussionBringing up the topic of finances might feel taboo, but transparency can help ensure that caregivers can plan and pivot during a loved one's treatment.
by K.J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
The FDA Takes Steps to Curb Tobacco UseThe federal agency wants to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, ban all flavors of cigars, and limit nicotine content.
by Nicholas Warren, PhD
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More Options for Treating Melanoma
With targeted drugs, immunotherapies and treatment combinations now available, people with advanced melanoma have choices to make.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Oncology Takes on Cannabis
People take cannabis to treat an array of cancer-related symptoms and side effects. Legal prohibitions have stymied attempts at research into cannabis in cancer patients, but doctors are finding creative ways to study its effects.
by Kate Yandell
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Rethinking Clinical Trials
Could changes spurred by safety concerns during the pandemic make clinical trials more accessible to patients?
by Charlotte Huff
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Survivor Profile
A Plan of ActionJamil Rivers supported her husband through two serious illnesses before she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Her experiences as a Black woman undergoing treatment inspired her to tackle health inequities.
by Queen Muse
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Q&A
Invisible CareIn a new book, Kate Washington offers a piercing personal account from the front lines of caregiving, and places her experiences in the broader context of societal norms.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
How Much Fiber is Too Much?Clinical dietitian-nutritionist Cara Anselmo offers advice on how to eat a fiber-rich diet without causing digestive discomfort.
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Get Involved
Cooking Up SupportJohn Hanley's ChemoCookery Twitter account has become a place to share meal ideas and have conversations about cooking, cancer and the crossover between them.
by Bradley Jones
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Facts and Stats
Looking Closely at Lung CancerWhile there are many kinds of lung cancer, screening recommendations are standard across the board.
by Bradley Jones
Patients have been entitled to immediate access to medical records and test results for three years as a result of the Cures Act. It has changed how patients and doctors share information.
by Taneia Surles
Empowering Pediatric Cancer PatientsAfter twice being treated for leukemia as a child, Brady Lucas discusses the mental impact of pediatric cancer.
by Suzanne McBride
Light at the End of the Tunnel for ASPS PatientsImmunotherapy has helped some young people with alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS), a rare cancer, but there’s more work to be done.
by Kyle Bagenstose
CAR T-cell Therapy: Understanding the Warning and the RisksThe FDA requires a warning with CAR T-cell therapies about an increased risk of cancer from the treatment. Should you be concerned?
by Sandra Gordon