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 MiddleAdolescents 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 TherapyFive 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
Screening mammography reports will include breast density and an explanation in common language.
by Sandra Gordon
Making Cancer a Family AffairInstead of hiding details of her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis from her children, Michelle Audoin opened the door for clear expectations and frank conversations.
by Michelle Audoin
Advocacy After LossFollowing her son’s death from peripheral T-cell lymphoma, Sandy McHugh keeps his memory alive through Jake’s Dragon Foundation.
by Thomas Celona
Telehealth Palliative Care Provides the Same Benefits as In-person CareResearchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.
by Taneia Surles
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
