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From the Editor-in-Chief

Cancer cells exploit an aging "infrastructure" to threaten life in those 60 and older.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Can Understanding Long COVID-19 Teach Us About Chemo Brain? | Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Targeted Radiation | Targeting Cancer in Kids | What’s Next | Be Clear About Treatment Goals | Women, Men and Treatment Side Effects

Your Cancer Guide

Learn to live well in the years after cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Leaning on others can help to make you a better caregiver.

by K.J. Bannan

Policy Matters

The 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

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

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

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

Survivor Profile

Researcher 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

Healthy Habits

Healing Aroma | Sleep Well

Q&A

Journalist 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

Sound Advice

What should I tell new doctors about my cancer history? | How do I talk to my caregivers about maintaining autonomy? | How do I reduce the risk of infection during chemotherapy?

Get Involved

Pediatric cancer survivor Eric Newman launched the Roc Solid Foundation, which builds playsets for children who have cancer.

by Thomas Celona

Facts and Stats

Updated guideline reinforces the role of plant-based foods and heart-pumping activities for cancer survivors.

by Thomas Celona