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.
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
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
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
Palliative care physician Dawn Gross helps people talk about death by focusing on what they want during life.
by Amy Paturel
Hillary Stires writes about a conversation with a patient advocate that changed how she thought about her work.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a second targeted therapeutic based on tumor biomarker, not tumor origin.
A congressional briefing provided information on vaccination, screening and treatment for cancers caused by the human papillomavirus.
A Lesson in Service
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