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Family Matters

After Shigeo Tsuruoka was diagnosed with stomach cancer, his family came together to help him. His daughter, Aki Smith, was by his side as he navigated treatment and recovery. Now she offers guidance to other stomach cancer patients and caregivers.

by Kate Yandell
Yesterday & Today

A Beautiful Neighbor

Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers, taught children compassion for themselves and others. He died from stomach cancer in 2003, but his legacy lives on in television programs for kids today.

by Sue Rochman
Clues to Stomach Cancer Discovered in South America

Findings could help in cancer prevention.

by Alexandra Goho

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