Fall 2016 Vol. 06 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Geriatric Oncology: Cancer Care Comes of Age?A medical subspecialty focusing on older adults with cancer is emerging as the U.S. population ages.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Choosing the Right ResponseTake a no-apologies approach in response to insensitive remarks.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Final WishesAdvance care planning can ease stress for both patients and caregivers.
by Carly O'Brien
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A Rural Challenge
Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3 percent of oncologists practice in them. Health care providers are establishing rural outposts and using advanced technology to diagnose and treat patients living in the country.
by Charlotte Huff
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Cancer Comes Out
Members of LGBT community are at greater risk for some types of cancer. And those with cancer face challenges in getting the care and support they need.
by Cameron Walker
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Survivor Profile
Reasons to DreamDespite a metastatic lung cancer diagnosis, Emily Bennett Taylor was able to look beyond the illness in 2012 to her dream of raising a family. Today, with no evidence of disease, she is the mother of two baby girls.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Yesterday & Today
A Force of NatureKnown for the Christmas classic Santa Baby and her role as Catwoman in the 1960s TV series Batman, Eartha Kitt wowed audiences with her dancing, singing and acting. Her 2006 colorectal cancer diagnosis shocked those who knew her.
by Sharlene George
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Q&A
A Rare DriveChordoma survivor Josh Sommer brings together researchers and patients to develop better treatments for an uncommon cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersAnxiety about cellphones and cancer, crowdfunding to help pay the bills, and the side effects of steroids.
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Get Involved
A Time to RelaxSpa treatments offer silver linings for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
by Kate Yandell
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In the Moment- Fall 2016
Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.
Preliminary results found that combining relacorilant with nab-paclitaxel improved outcomes for women with advanced ovarian cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
CAR T-cell Therapy Shows Response in Rare Brain CancerPotential new approach to treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma uses engineered immune cells infused directly to the brain.
by Taneia Surles
Technology’s Changing Role in Cancer CareExperts explain how artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and decentralized care are poised to improve research, detection and treatment.
by Thomas Celona
Immunotherapy for Early-stage Gastric Cancer‘Practice-changing’ research shows adding immunotherapy before and after surgery reduced recurrences for early-stage gastric cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore