Finding More Targets for CAR-T Cells CAR-T cell therapy has successfully treated some patients with leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers are looking to expand the range of cancers that will respond to the therapy. by Kendall K. Morgan Our Own Words People with cancer and their loved ones find ways for their voices to be heard without filters. by Bradley Jones FORWARD LOOK Pediatric Leukemia Treatments Are Not Just for Kids Study supports using these regimens for teens and young adults. by Bradley Jones Coping With Trauma Nearly six years after being diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer, disaster psychologist Jamie Aten is still learning new ways of coping with the trauma stemming from his diagnosis and treatment. by Jamie Aten FORWARD LOOK Cancer Patients Can Now Defer Student Loans Payments can be put off during treatment and for six months after. by Bradley Jones FORWARD LOOK Lynch Syndrome Linked to More Cancers Study findings suggest patient screening has been too narrow. by Sharon Tregaskis Survivor Profile A Lesson in Service Rabbi Ben David was comfortable in his role of helping those in need, but he had to rely on others after his lymphoma diagnosis. The marathon runner has returned to an active life one step at a time. by Lindsey Konkel Life After Pediatric Brain Cancer Survivors of pediatric brain or spinal cord tumors can have cognitive and physical impairments. Researchers say that these deficits can be minimized with the right interventions. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock The Long-Term Effects of Cancer Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors need to be monitored for delayed treatment side effects, including problems affecting the endocrine system, researchers say. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Forward Look Some Young Survivors Have Higher Heart Disease Risk Risk is especially increased in survivors who are African-American, lack health insurance or have public insurance, or live in neighborhoods with low socioeconomic status. by Dara Chadwick next Cancer Talk 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 More Posts