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  • 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

  • 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

    Fueling the Pediatric Cancer Pipeline

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

    by Leah Lawrence

  • Forward Look

    It Takes a Village

    Improving pediatric cancer care in developing countries

    by Leah Lawrence

  • Forward Look

    The Proof of the Proton Is in the Result

    Proton beam radiation therapy is expensive and controversial.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Forward Look

    Orphan Drugs Still Find a Home

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

    by Emily Gertz

  • Survivor Profile

    Macho Man

    Carlos De La Cuesta is redefining manhood after prostate cancer.

    by Jocelyn Selim

  • Yesterday & Today

    The Amazing Ride

    Sally Ride's life was cut short by pancreatic cancer. But as the first American woman in space, she still inspires girls to pursue careers in science–and reach for the stars.

    by Alexandra Goho

  • Forward Look

    Kids in Action

    Young cancer survivors can benefit from tailored fitness programs.

    by Rabiya Tuma