Fall 2012 Vol. 02 Issue 03
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Editor's Letter
More Than a NumberHealth care professionals are working to make care more patient-centered.
by Jessica Gorman
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Your Cancer Guide
Cancer and SexNot in the mood? Take steps to regain intimacy.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
An Action PlanCognitive 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 AngelJonny Imerman is the heart and hub of a network of cancer survivors.
by Pamela Ferdinand
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Yesterday & Today
A Leading LadyBetty 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 NumberGeriatric oncologist Harvey Jay Cohen shines a spotlight on older people with cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersOn culturally appropriate care, access to investigational treatments and quitting smoking.
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Get Involved
Driving the Road to RecoveryA 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
Christine Ledbetter on the ways her husband’s prostate cancer affected their relationship and finding support as a caregiver.
by Christine Ledbetter
Continuing the ConversationThe AACR hosts a roundtable to ‘get real’ about cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
More Patients Participating in Cancer ResearchA higher proportion of cancer patients are enrolling in research studies than previously thought, but many patients lack the access needed to participate.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Immunotherapy Drug Tarlatamab Approved for Advanced Small Cell Lung CancerThe drug showed promise in treating small cell lung cancer that had progressed during or after chemotherapy.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore