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 .
The New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits.
by Jon Kelvey
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.
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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