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.
Culinary medicine translates the science of nutrition into the art of cooking.
by Jen Tota McGivney
Small amounts of benzene have been found in products from major sunscreen brands.
by Bradley Jones
Air pollution can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer, a burden that isn’t shared equally in every neighborhood.
by Jon Kelvey
People with cancer who are thinking about using cannabis to manage cancer-related symptoms should seek answers to some practical questions.
by Kate Yandell
Sooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
Olufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
Federal funding could help cancer centers rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic.
Learning Medicare’s ABCDs
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