in the magazine

Winter 2013/2014 Vol. 03 Issue 04

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  A 50-Year Milestone

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

  by Kevin McLaughlin

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  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?

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  Your Cancer Guide

  Preparing for Chemotherapy

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

  by Hester Hill Schnipper

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Prostate Cancer, Redefined

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

  by Jocelyn Selim

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  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

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  Matters of the Heart

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

  by Charlotte Huff

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  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

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  Healthy Habits

  Let’s Go Nuts | Minding the Moment

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  In the Moment

  Owen Dodd, Mike Rose, Lauren May