Editor’s Letter
Cancer patients and survivors are increasingly open and outspoken about cancer.
by Jessica Gorman
Forward Look
Healthy Lifestyle, Healthier Chromosomes | Say “Yes” to the Test | An Aspirin a Day ... | A Diabetes Drug for Cancer? | Cancer Drug Shortages | India Overrides Patent on Cancer Drug | The Dense Breast Debate | Fertility Preservation Catches On, But Slowly
Your Cancer Guide
Look here for advice on finding the right group for you.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Caregiving With Confidence
Caregiving from afar? Consider these strategies to help support your loved one, and yourself.
by Amy Cunningham
Survivor Profile
An African-American banking pioneer finds fulfillment in increasing prostate cancer awareness.
by Yvonne Lee
Accurate reporting of family histories could be key to risk reduction.
by Mitzi Baker
Global Report
A cancer survivor travels to Nepal and discovers a dramatically different way to view the disease.
by Cynthia Ryan
A patient’s treatment regimen and quality of life often depend on effective pain management.
by Melissa Weber
In the Nowhere Land between adult and pediatric cancer treatment, young adults face survival rates that have missed out on the gains seen by other age groups. Can new efforts help them improve their outcomes?
by Charlotte Huff
Yesterday & Today
Elizabeth Montgomery led a bewitching life that was cut short by colorectal cancer in 1995.
by Sue Rochman
Healthy Habits
Losing It | Get Centered
Q&A
Roger Ebert finds peace with his appearance following disfiguring cancer surgery.
by Ronni Gordon
Sound Advice
Talking about end of life care, learning about the long-term affects of treatment in pediatric cancer, and finding reliable information online.
Get Involved
A teen who survived cancer is raising money to help others.
Evelyn Reyes, Sarah Dees, Greg Cantwell, Patrick Gavin .
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
A session highlighted immunotherapy combinations and a liquid biopsy-based strategy for predicting progression-free survival.
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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