Fall 2012 Vol. 02 Issue 03
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Editor's Letter
More Than a Number
Health care professionals are working to make care more patient-centered.
by Jessica Gorman
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Your Cancer Guide
Cancer and Sex
Not in the mood? Take steps to regain intimacy.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
An Action Plan
Cognitive changes are common in patients, so it's best to know your options.
by Amy Cunningham
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A Genetic Legacy
Doctors now know more than ever about the inherited cancer-related mutations that can link generations of family members. But with the new knowledge from scientific advances and DNA testing come new questions for patients.
by Sue Rochman
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Stranger in a Strange Land
Cancer puts everyone in foreign territory, but those diagnosed with a rare form of the disease may feel the most lost without clear guidance toward the best care or support from other survivors. Four steps can help ease the way.
by Rabiya S. Tuma
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Teaming Up for Better Treatment
Across the country, survivors' opinions and actions are influencing cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
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Survivor Profile
Touched by an Angel
Jonny Imerman is the heart and hub of a network of cancer survivors.
by Pamela Ferdinand
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Yesterday & Today
A Leading Lady
Betty Ford's candor about her breast cancer diagnosis helped bring a private issue out of the shadows.
by Corinna Wu
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Q&A
Age Is More Than a Number
Geriatric oncologist Harvey Jay Cohen shines a spotlight on older people with cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
On culturally appropriate care, access to investigational treatments and quitting smoking.
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Get Involved
Driving the Road to Recovery
A cancer caregiver volunteers by driving patients to treatment.
by Yvonne Lee
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In the Moment- Fall 2012
Pamela Clark, Emily-Kate Niskey, Loretta Cox, Tim Buckland
Cancer Talk
Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.
by Karon Warren
Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises AlarmsResults of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
From the AACR
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Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More Women
An innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
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From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer Research
Insects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.
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Ricki Fairley: Surviving and Thriving After Triple Negative Breast Cancer
