Darla Moore, Janiela Roachford, Roseanne Venturino.

Conflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms?

by Kate Yandell

Survivor Profile

Susan Leighton, a 19-year survivor, is a powerful advocate for ovarian cancer research. Her advocacy, which began locally in northern Alabama, has reached the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense.

by Sue Rochman

Oncologists and researchers are looking for new drug combinations that extend patient survival without worsening side effects, but it's a daunting task.

by Stephen Ornes

A cancer survivor embarks on a spiritual journey to Poland and finds inspiration in a local cancer hospital.

by Cynthia Ryan

Survivor Profile

Despite 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

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

Yesterday & Today

Known 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

Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.

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