Editor’s Letter
Executive Editor Jessica Gorman says goodbye and welcomes Kevin McLaughlin.
by Jessica Gorman
Forward Look
Telling the Tale | The Proof of the Proton Is in the Result | The Whole Bean | Melanoma Indoor Tanning Link Confirmed | Kids in Action | States of Neglect | A Paycheck Linked to Cancer? | Orphan Drugs Still Find a Home | A Global Campaign for Cancer Education
A little knowledge about hair loss can go a long way.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
When cancer's challenges mount, letting loose with the laughter can help cushion the pain.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
Survivor Profile
Carlos De La Cuesta is redefining manhood after prostate cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
One out of every six people diagnosed with cancer this year will be facing it for, at least, the second time.
by Melissa Weber
Yesterday & Today
Sally Ride's life was cut short by pancreatic cancer. But as the first American woman in space, she still inspires girls to pursue careers in science–and reach for the stars.
by Alexandra Goho
Efforts are under way to increase African-American enrollment in cancer clinical trials.
by Leslie Harris O'Hanlon
For more than three decades, cancer geneticists Neal Copeland and Nancy Jenkins have been a team both inside and outside the lab.
by Stephen Ornes
In images of four breast cancer survivors navigating the medical system, photographer David Jay captures portraits of emotional strength, economic struggle and hope.
by Cynthia Ryan
Healthy Habits
Follow the Rainbow | Hang Up the Car Keys
Author Rebecca Skloot reflects on the contributions of one woman to science and the importance of informed consent in human research.
On the use of Chinese medicines, health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and what to tell your child's school about her cancer.
Get Involved!
Cancer survivor packs up bags and helps facilitate international volunteer opportunities.
by Yvonne Lee
Valentina Londono, Beth Foster, Michael Knowlton, Beverly Brehl.
Stool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening.
by Jen Tota McGivney
For adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support.
by Carly Flumer
The Cancer Today editorial staff selects some of the most impactful reporting and essays of 2020.
by Cancer Today Staff
Some cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides.
by Anna Goshua
The incidence of cervical cancer has been decreasing in the U.S. in recent decades, aided by the implementation of human papillomavirus vaccines.
Patients with cancer have a higher risk of mortality from COVID-19, and the pandemic is disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities.
As AACR Project GENIE marked its fifth anniversary, more than 7,900 individuals are registered to use the public data, and 296 papers have cited the registry.
Learning Medicare’s ABCDs
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