Misunderstandings About Cancer DNA Tests Many cancer patients who received genomic testing of their cancers in a clinical trial did not fully understand the purpose of the testing. by Emma Yasinski Cancer Patients Should Receive Flu Shots 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 First Ladies of Africa Issue Call to Address Cancer Crisis 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 Patients and Caregivers Raise Their Voices 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 What to Do About Lymphedema? In a randomized study, weight loss and home-based exercise did not improve lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors. by Anna Azvolinsky HIV Can Worsen Cancer Treatment Outcomes People with HIV who develop certain cancers are more likely to die from them than patients without HIV—even if they receive similar treatment. by Jon Kelvey Finding Support in Unlikely Places After her diagnosis with ovarian cancer, Patricia Anne Ward noticed that some friends and family pulled away. She found connection outside her usual circles. by Patricia Anne Ward A Researcher Attends a Conference, This Time as a Patient Advocate My most meaningful moments at my first cancer research conference came from embracing my experience as a patient—not as a researcher. by Jamie Aten Advocacy Spotlight: A Mission to Bring Awareness Minister and thyroid cancer survivor Thurselle C. Williams speaks at conferences and events about cancer awareness and, ultimately, healing following her 2016 diagnosis. by Erin L. Boyle 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 next