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Survivor Profile
Patients’ Rights PowerhouseMyra Christopher wages a personal battle with a rare cancer while continuing to passionately advocate for patients.
by Charlotte Huff
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Yesterday & Today
The Sex Machine vs. Prostate CancerEven cancer couldn't slow down James Brown.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Teaming Up for Better TreatmentAcross the country, survivors' opinions and actions are influencing cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
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Survivor Profile
Touched by an AngelJonny Imerman is the heart and hub of a network of cancer survivors.
by Pamela Ferdinand
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Stranger in a Strange LandCancer puts everyone in foreign territory, but those diagnosed with a rare form of the disease may feel the most lost without clear guidance toward the best care or support from other survivors. Four steps can help ease the way.
by Rabiya S. Tuma
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Forward Look
Task Force Says “No” to PSA for Prostate Cancer ScreeningExpert panel's recommendation spurs debate.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Diagnosis: DebtEven for the insured, cancer care can be a financial burden.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Forward Look
Common-Sense ScreeningSigmoidoscopy may be a good option for colorectal cancer screening.
by Sue Rochman
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Yesterday & Today
A Leading LadyBetty Ford's candor about her breast cancer diagnosis helped bring a private issue out of the shadows.
by Corinna Wu
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Forward Look
Fertility Preservation Catches On, But SlowlyNew cancer patients need information and quick referrals to infertility specialists.
by Charlotte Huff
Multiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood TestsAbout half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
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Keeping Hope Alive—Why the Schlueters Rally for Medical ResearchRichard and Michelle Schlueter attended the Rally for Medical Research to advocate for NIH funding after budget cuts delayed his treatment.
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Cancer in the Rearview Mirror: 15 Years of AACR Cancer Progress Report Survivor StoriesCancer survivors profiled over the past 15 years in the AACR Cancer Progress Reports shared updates on their lives and the progress made against cancer.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
