Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.

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

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

Survivor Profile

Retired Army colonel and prostate cancer survivor Jim Williams asks men to pay better attention to their health.

by Lauren Gravitz

Fran Keilt, Virginia White, Barbara Rascati.

For patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.

by Sue Rochman

Yesterday & Today

Whether playing Franklin D. Roosevelt or Richard Gilmore, the wealthy scion in 'Gilmore Girls,' Edward Herrmann took on gentlemanly roles that mirrored his real-life persona. He died of brain cancer in 2014.

by Marilyn Fenichel

Studies focused on individuals rather than large numbers of people can help some patients while advancing knowledge.

by Stephen Ornes