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In the Moment- Winter 2016/2017
Darla Moore, Janiela Roachford, Roseanne Venturino.
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Screening Gets Personal
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
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In the Moment- Fall 2016
Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.
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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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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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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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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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In the Moment- Summer 2016
Fran Keilt, Virginia White, Barbara Rascati.
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Survivor Profile
In Support and ServiceRetired Army colonel and prostate cancer survivor Jim Williams asks men to pay better attention to their health.
by Lauren Gravitz
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Treatment Is Waiting
For patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.
by Sue Rochman
Cancer Talk
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
Can the CYP2D6 Gene Affect Tamoxifen’s Effectiveness?A recent analysis examined whether CYP2D6 metabolism influences tamoxifen response. The answer isn’t entirely clear.
by Ashley P. Taylor
