Magazine

Winter 2013/2014 Vol. 03 Issue 04

A 50-Year Milestone

Efforts to curb smoking have come a long way, but more work needs to be done.

by Kevin McLaughlin
Forward Look
Changing Perceptions of Palliative Care | High Anxiety | New Report Finds Crisis in Cancer Care | Too Much Testing | African-American Women May Benefit Less From HPV Vaccine | The Spice of a Trial | New Insights Into Pediatric Cancer | Bane or Boon for Smokers’ Health?
Your Cancer Guide

Preparing for Chemotherapy

Planning ahead will help you and your family cope better with treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper
Caregiving With Confidence

Managing Side Effects

Help your loved one get a step ahead in handling the unwanted side effects of treatment.

by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
Survivor Profile

The Jazz Evangelist

Even through cancer treatment, jazz pianist and radio show host Billy Foster is ensuring that jazz is passed on to future generations.

by Jenny Song
Health Care Reform: What Does It Mean for You?

The complex and controversial Affordable Care Act includes reforms that could benefit cancer patients and survivors.

by Bara Vaida
Prostate Cancer, Redefined

The determination that not every prostate cancer is life-threatening is changing treatment.

by Jocelyn Selim
India’s Rural Divide

In the Indian state of Gujarat, an American cancer survivor finds that ongoing efforts are aiming to improve cancer awareness and services for rural women, who often do not have the same access to health care as many urban women in India.

by Cynthia Ryan
Matters of the Heart

Specialized cardio-oncology clinics are helping cancer patients avoid or manage heart problems.

by Charlotte Huff
Yesterday & Today

Comic Vision

Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, was a major figure in the history of the American comic strip. Since his death from colorectal cancer more than a decade ago, screening and new treatments have improved detection and survival.

by Debra Gordon
Healthy Habits
Let’s Go Nuts | Minding the Moment
Q&A

Pushing Fear Aside

Lisa Niemi Swayze advocates for research after losing her husband, actor Patrick Swayze, to pancreatic cancer.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Sound Advice

Your Questions, Our Answers

On finding the best fit for cancer care, making decisions about genetic counseling and testing, and keeping others informed about your condition.
Get Involved

When Cancer Hits Home

Nicholas Arquette started an organization to provide support to children who have a parent with cancer.

by Amanda Koehler
In the Moment

Owen Dodd, Mike Rose, Lauren May

Cancer Talk

Do Patients Want Online Access to Test Results?

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

Immunotherapy in the Elderly

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

Why Is the Rate of Uterine Cancer Rising?

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

Starting a Conversation

Palliative care physician Dawn Gross helps people talk about death by focusing on what they want during life.

by Amy Paturel