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.
My diagnosis with colorectal cancer at age 32 affected my fertility. As a result of my experiences, I help others who have been diagnosed with cancer understand their choices related to fertility preservation and their options for becoming a parent.
by Allison Rosen
Researchers are investigating why certain patients have an exceptional response to a particular drug.
by Bradley Jones
Some cancers that are most commonly diagnosed in older adults are becoming increasingly prevalent in young adults.
by Kate Yandell
An analysis of cancer patients who were infected with the coronavirus and treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City suggests certain risk factors may predict more severe COVID-19.
by Anna Azvolinsky
Researchers discussed the impact of COVID-19 on minority populations and recent research in the COVID-19 field.
The FDA has expanded the use of the PARP-targeted therapeutic olaparib to include the treatment of certain patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
While melanoma is rarer than other forms of skin cancer, it is more aggressive and more likely to spread to other organs.
Handle With Care
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