Fall 2022 Vol. 12 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and AgingCancer cells exploit an aging "infrastructure" to threaten life in those 60 and older.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Thriving as a SurvivorLearn to live well in the years after cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Nurture a Circle of SupportLeaning on others can help to make you a better caregiver.
by K.J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
A Call to Eliminate InequitiesThe AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report highlights the progress being made toward cancer health equity and stresses the need to address this complex public health issue.
by Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH
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Caught in the Middle
Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer often lag behind children and older adults in benefiting from treatment advances and social support.
by Cameron Walker
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Chemo or Not?
Tumor profiling tests that predict the likelihood of distant recurrence can help some women with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer decide on treatments after surgery.
by Kris Conner
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Taking Stock of CAR T-Cell Therapy
Five years after the FDA approved the first CAR T-cell therapy, use of the treatment has expanded to many patients with blood cancer.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Survivor Profile
A Recovery MindsetResearcher and esophageal cancer survivor Laurie Betts leans into past lessons learned, including the value of service to others, to get through cancer.
by Lindsey Konkel Neabore
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Q&A
Stay Engaged in LifeJournalist Helen Epstein’s memoir provides a candid account of nurturing her passions during treatment, even as the world shuttered its doors during the pandemic.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Get Involved
The Power of PlayPediatric cancer survivor Eric Newman launched the Roc Solid Foundation, which builds playsets for children who have cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
Rules for Healthy LivingUpdated guideline reinforces the role of plant-based foods and heart-pumping activities for cancer survivors.
by Thomas Celona
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.