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  • Q&A

    Writing Through It

    In a new book and on her New York Times blog, author Susan Gubar chronicles her experiences living with metastatic cancer.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Forward Look

    When the Cancer Doctor Gets Cancer

    Q & A with breast surgeon Susan Love on her new role: cancer survivor.

    by Betty Russell

  • Forward Look

    Fueling the Pediatric Cancer Pipeline

    New efforts are needed to push the pace of drug development.

    by Leah Lawrence

  • Survivor Profile

    Standing Strong

    Drawing on strength from her ancestors and lessons from the 1960s, cancer survivor Vernal Branch works to make a difference for the next generation.

    by Regina Nuzzo

  • The Power of One

    A cancer survivor reflects on the stranger who gave him a second chance at life.

    by Robert Henslin

  • Forward Look

    It Takes a Village

    Improving pediatric cancer care in developing countries

    by Leah Lawrence

  • When Less Is More

    Studies are finding that aggressive treatment, such as extensive surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, is not always necessary for cancer patients to get good results.

    by Alexandra Goho

  • Healthy Habits

    Just Add Water

    Study finds aquatic exercise may help survivors fight fatigue.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Forward Look

    Paying a Steep Price

    New laws are pushing health insurers to make oral cancer drugs affordable.

    by Betty Russell

  • Forward Look

    Orphan Drugs Still Find a Home

    Thirty years on, landmark federal legislation continues to benefit patients with rare cancers.

    by Emily Gertz