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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

A study illuminates the alcohol consumption habits of cancer survivors.

by Jen Tota McGivney

A father with metastatic kidney cancer embraces moments with his 3-year-old son while pondering how he’ll be remembered.

by Adam P. Stern

Opioid Overdoses in Cancer Patients and Survivors

The number of cancer patients and survivors visiting emergency departments for opioid overdoses more than doubled between 2006 and 2015, but overdoses are still uncommon in this group.

by Emma Yasinski

Preparing Patients for Radiation Therapy Side Effects

A study shows that some cancer patients wish they had known more about possible adverse effects of treatment.

by Jon Kelvey