Articles

Bill Aims to Improve Childhood Cancer Research

The STAR Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives.

by Brad Jones
Q&A

Keeping Options Open

Research scientist Teresa Woodruff is determined to make fertility preservation accessible to more young adults and children with cancer.

by Delia O'Hara
Forward Look

Young Survivors at Risk for HPV-Related Cancers

Study finds low vaccination rates among teen survivors.

by Kate Yandell
Survivor Profile

A Second Chance

After the deaths of her sister and mother from cancer and a bout with osteosarcoma as a teenager, Court Simmons vowed to “do something amazing” with her life. Her goal is to be a pediatric oncology nurse.

by Lindsey Konkel
Forward Look

More Options for Adolescents in Clinical Trials

New recommendations support inclusion of teens in adult studies.

by Susan Kreimer
Survivor Profile

Reasons to Dream

Despite a metastatic lung cancer diagnosis, Emily Bennett Taylor was able to look beyond the illness in 2012 to her dream of raising a family. Today, with no evidence of disease, she is the mother of two baby girls.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Q&A

A Rare Drive

Chordoma survivor Josh Sommer brings together researchers and patients to develop better treatments for an uncommon cancer.

by Kate Yandell
Caregiving With Confidence

On the Path to Adulthood

Help your child or teenager with cancer grow and thrive.

by Ide Mills
Colorectal Cancer: A Troubling Trend

More people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer before 50, the recommended age to start screening.

by Charlotte Huff
Survivor Profile

A Desire to Help

Since P.J. Lukac's glioblastoma diagnosis, the young pediatrician has worked hard to spread awareness and understanding of the disease.

by Stephen Ornes

Cancer Talk

Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments?

The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients.

by Marci A. Landsmann

What Older Patients Value

Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Omitting Obesity

Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research.

by Cici Zhang

Questioning an Entrenched Practice

To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary.

by Brad Jones