Fall 2015 Vol. 05 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
The Immune System and CancerNew insights into how the immune system can be unleashed are driving new treatments.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Editor's Letter
Cancer Research Needs Robust Federal FundingNow's the time to show support for medical research funding.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
Use the Internet WiselyLearn how to evaluate information on websites.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
On the Path to AdulthoodHelp your child or teenager with cancer grow and thrive.
by Ide Mills
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First Person
To Test or Not to TestTwenty-two years after the first of two breast cancer diagnoses, a survivor decides to undergo genetic testing.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Breaking the Blood-Brain Barrier
Advances in treating brain metastases and reducing their side effects are bringing new hope to cancer patients.
by Sue Rochman
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Colorectal Cancer: A Troubling Trend
More people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer before 50, the recommended age to start screening.
by Charlotte Huff
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The Work-Cancer Balance
Some patients want to work through illness and others need to, but juggling work responsibilities and treatment regimens can be a challenge.
by Leigh Labrie
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Survivor Profile
Stop the SilenceCancer survivor Cherry Sloan-Medrano works to encourage a conversation about cancer among Asians in the U.S.
by Jenny Song
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Yesterday & Today
Taking Her PlaceGeraldine Ferraro, the first woman nominated for vice president on a major-party ticket, used her political prowess to advocate for women's equality. In 1998, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
by Sharlene George
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Q&A
Conversation StarterCancer survivor Emily McDowell creates greeting cards that give people the words to talk about a difficult disease.
by Stephen Ornes
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersCoping with weight gain while being treated, telling family and friends how you feel, and supporting parents who are used to taking care of themselves.
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Get Involved
The Power of HelpingTwelve-year-old cancer survivor Peter Zucca starts a foundation to give back to kids with cancer.
by Leigh Labrie
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In the Moment- Fall 2015
Chris Hixon, Lesley K. Glenn, Kristina Giard-Bradford.
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