Articles

Survivor Profile

A Sister’s Circle

School counselor Diane Nathaniel creates communities for herself and those around her in Brooklyn and beyond. Her cancer diagnosis led her into patient advocacy.

by Marci A. Landsmann
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
The Right Dose

Researchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether.

by Kate Yandell
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
Healthy Habits

Fiber’s Benefits

Eating more roughage may yield benefits following a colorectal cancer diagnosis.

by Lindsey Konkel
Young Colorectal Cancer Patients Are Often Misdiagnosed

A new survey suggests that young adults with colorectal cancer struggle to receive an accurate, prompt diagnosis.

by Bradley Jones
Forward Look

Drug Combo Targets Polyp Growth

Study findings support precision approaches to risk reduction.

by Dara Chadwick
A Better Way to Screen for Lynch Syndrome?

Researchers say a next-generation sequencing test could improve screening in colorectal cancer patients for a hereditary syndrome that raises cancer risk. Some experts have concerns.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock
Q&A

Trial Guide

Researcher Tom Marsilje is helping fellow colorectal cancer patients sort through clinical trials.

by Kate Yandell
Yesterday & Today

A Force of Nature

Known for the Christmas classic Santa Baby and her role as Catwoman in the 1960s TV series Batman, Eartha Kitt wowed audiences with her dancing, singing and acting. Her 2006 colorectal cancer diagnosis shocked those who knew her.

by Sharlene George

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