Fall 2014 Vol. 04 Issue 03
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Editor's Letter
Eat to Live
Managing your weight can help reduce your risk for cancer or cancer recurrence.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
Making Tough Choices
Use these pointers to ease some of the burden associated with difficult treatment decisions.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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A Community Effort
Local programs within Native American communities are at the forefront of an effort to increase cancer screening and reduce cancer deaths.
by Sue Rochman
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Life and Health After Childhood Cancer
Survival for children with cancer has improved dramatically, but longer life has revealed long-term health concerns.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Speak from the Heart
Connect with your partner by being honest about your emotions.
by Roanne Weisman
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Striking a Balance
Setting clear goals can help you give back to others while taking care of yourself.
by Cynthia Ryan
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The Weight of Obesity on Cancer Patients
Overweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.
by Melissa Weber
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Survivor Profile
Closing the Cancer Care Gap
Health economist and breast cancer survivor Felicia Knaul's mission, which first started as a grassroots effort to increase breast cancer screening in Mexico, has expanded to address cancer care inequities around the world.
by Alexandra Goho
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Yesterday & Today
More Than a Girl Singer
Rosemary Clooney rebounded from a troubled marriage, addictions and mental illness to enjoy a long singing career. Since her death from lung cancer in 2002, treatment advances have offered some hope to other patients.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Q&A
Changing Behavior
John P. Pierce highlights the role of public health campaigns in cutting cancer risk.
by Susan FitzGerald
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
Dealing with chemo brain, keeping fit during treatment, and addressing caregiver depression.
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Get Involved
A Canvas for Cancer
Elizabeth's Canvas offers free art classes to those affected by cancer.
by Leigh Zaleski
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In the Moment- Fall 2014
Jackie O’Neil, Djuan Lambert, Gerardo Martinez.
Cancer Talk
The AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved explores efforts needed to address inequities in care and outcomes.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Accelerating and Improving Drug DiscoveryForum for patient advocates explores how researchers are working to develop cancer treatments in a quicker, more efficient manner.
by Thomas Celona
Advanced Care Planning Leads to More Comfort-based CarePreparing 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
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
