Fall 2013 Vol. 03 Issue 03
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Editor's Letter
Cancer Research: Worth Paying For
Kevin McLaughlin discusses how one survivor's faith in science underscores the importance of continued funding for cancer research.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
Have Cancer, Will Travel
With planning, most patients and survivors can experience the rejuvenation that comes with getting away.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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A Clear Vision
Asking the right questions can help patients living with metastatic cancer understand the risks and benefits of recommended treatments and formulate their goals more effectively.
by Charlotte Huff
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Beyond Survival
As cancer survivor numbers grow and longevity increases, researchers study how to ease symptoms and side effects.
by Melissa Weber
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More Than a Signature
The informed consent process is designed to ensure that patients understand risks. But new advances involved in genetic testing and tissue donation may make signing on the dotted line more complex than ever.
by Stephen Ornes
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Sorting Through Information Overload
Help your loved one conquer the mountain of medical and financial information that cancer brings on.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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Survivor Profile
Betting on Science
Diagnosed with a rare and incurable blood cancer, Jack Whelan is a passionate booster for research, clinical trials and affordable treatments.
by Betty Russell
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Yesterday & Today
From Desire to Daisy
Whether it was a star turn playing Blanche DuBois or Daisy Werthan, Jessica Tandy sparkled in a tough role. That didn't change after her cancer diagnosis.
by Karen Patterson
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Q&A
Support in Any Language
Patient advocate Ivis Febus-Sampayo promotes support services for cancer patients in minority communities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
On weighing acupuncture for cancer-related symptoms, getting help while caring for a parent, and having pets during treatment.
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Get Involved
Sending Get Well Wishes
Joan A. Smith organizes volunteers' efforts to send cards to cancer patients.
by Maria Wolf
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In the Moment
Oscar Llerena, Kimberlee Eshbaugh, Julie Garrabrant.
Cancer Talk
A recent study investigated why some young cancer survivors did not want the HPV vaccine and how they can be better served.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
The Future of Cancer CareForum discusses next-generation technologies that will guide oncology research and patient care in the years to come.
by Thomas Celona
On Wearing a Brave Face for Myself and OthersA woman living with lung cancer reflects on the contrast between how people see her and how she feels as someone living with metastatic disease.
by Suzanne Adriana Remington
Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
From the AACR
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How Do Diet and Exercise Help Prevent Cancer?
Many people know what they should do to reduce cancer risk. But it’s not always clear to the general public why or how these behaviors affect cancer risk.
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From Dry January to Sober October: Cutting Back on Alcohol
If you toasted 2023 with champagne, then woke up pledging a month of sobriety, you’re not alone.
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Drugging the Elusive KRAS
