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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

Do Patients Want Online Access to Test Results?

A survey finds many patients prefer talking through imaging findings related to cancer with their physician rather than viewing reports online—but only if the wait for results is short.

by Cindy Kuzma

Immunotherapy in the Elderly

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.

by Emma Yasinski

Why Is the Rate of Uterine Cancer Rising?

Uterine cancer incidence is increasing in the U.S., particularly in Hispanic, Asian and black women, but obesity may play a smaller role in this change than was previously assumed.

by Ashley P. Taylor

Starting a Conversation

Palliative care physician Dawn Gross helps people talk about death by focusing on what they want during life.

by Amy Paturel