Fall 2018 Vol. 08 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
CAR-T Cells: ‘Bionic’ Immune Cells for Treating Cancer
T cells are being rebuilt to kill cancer cells.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Gathering Perspective
A second opinion can provide additional information to determine the best treatment course.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Make Your Mental Health a Priority
Recognize the signs of a serious mental illness and get help if you need it.
by Lisa O’Leary
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Policy Matters
A Growing Commitment to Cancer Survivors
The number of cancer survivors is growing. We must step up efforts to meet their needs.
by Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD
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Moving Ahead
Cancer rehabilitation can help patients before and after treatment, but it's still not widely used.
by Cameron Walker
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New Tactics for Bladder Cancer
After decades without treatment advances, options for patients with bladder cancer are now more numerous.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Raising Their Voices
People with metastatic breast cancer are demanding to be seen, counted and included in breast cancer research.
by Sue Rochman
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Survivor Profile
The Power of Patients
Janet Freeman-Daily helps put patients at the center of lung cancer research.
by Robin Meadows
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Q&A
A Critical Conversation
Palliative care specialist Jessica Nutik Zitter offers tips to help ensure that patients' values guide end-of-life decisions.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
A patient support expert offers guidance on how to respond to news of a friend's cancer diagnosis.
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Get Involved
Helping Kids Cope
Help with Hope delivers care packages to young people whose mother or father has received a cancer diagnosis.
by Lindsey Konkel
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In the Moment- Fall 2018
Tanya Waring-Hearn, Amy Rowley, Elsie Young.
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