From the Editor-in-Chief
Patients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
Forward Look
Inside Inflammation | Weighing Tumor Testing | Making Treatment Decisions | Advances in Treating Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Inside the 21st Century Cures Act | Cancer Cells Can Change as They Grow and Spread | Map Stories
Your Cancer Guide
Determining what to tell people about your cancer requires careful thought.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Caregiving With Confidence
When cancer becomes a chronic condition, caregiving requires adjusting to a new normal.
by Aimee Swartz
Survivor Profile
An acute myeloid leukemia survivor and former TV news reporter finds a new reason to help others improve their health.
by Jennifer Walker
Scientists are working to understand the molecular processes that transform normal cells into cancer cells in the hope they can prevent the disease before it starts.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Another perspective on your disease may help you find the best cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
Yesterday & Today
Michael Landon, best known for his roles on Little House on the Prairie and Bonanza, created and starred in programs that portrayed family values with authenticity and humor.
Healthy Habits
Tanning Trouble | Movement for Health
Q&A
Princess Dina Mired of Jordan will be the first Arab president of the Union for International Cancer Control.
by Sue Rochman
Sound Advice
The sugar-feeds-cancer myth, talking to a friend with cancer, and facing down "scanxiety."
Get Involved!
An outdoor adventure camp benefits cancer survivors of all ages.
by Lindsey Konkel
Morgan Bolt, Esther Brandon, Randy Lopez.
People with cancer are at increased risk of serious complications if they get the flu. Flu shots are safe for this group, and a recent study bolsters evidence of their effectiveness.
by Carly Weeks
A coalition of wives of African leaders, originally dedicated to addressing HIV/AIDS, is now also taking on the growing problem of cancer.
by Bradley D. Miller, PhD
The fall 2019 Cancer Today tells the stories of advocates who are using the internet to amplify their voices, patients who are navigating the world of complementary medicine and researchers who are devising new immunotherapies.
by Kevin McLaughlin
In a randomized study, weight loss and home-based exercise did not improve lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors.
by Anna Azvolinsky
Many factors contribute to cancer health disparities affecting members of the LGBTQ community.
The immune checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has been approved for use by some patients with endometrial cancer.
In the effort to include more diverse patient populations in clinical trials, good intentions can easily go awry.
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