Overweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.

by Melissa Weber

Survivor Profile

Health economist and breast cancer survivor Felicia Knaul's mission, which first started as a grassroots effort to increase breast cancer screening in Mexico, has expanded to address cancer care inequities around the world.

by Alexandra Goho

First Person

A mother and daughter exchange thoughts about their “full-family experience” facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Mary (Dicey) Jackson Scroggins and Nneka Scroggins

Survivor Profile

While getting their new coffee business off the ground, John and Pat Curry took John's cancer treatment one step at a time.

by Jen A. Miller

Addressing the spiritual health of cancer patients is now recognized as an essential aspect of quality care.

by Sue Rochman

Survivor Profile

When Christina McEvoy was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, she took the reins of her care, traveling more than 600 miles for treatment and returning home to help other melanoma survivors.

by Melissa Davlin

Diabetes increases cancer risk, and a dual diagnosis of cancer and diabetes complicates treatment and prognosis.

by Stephen Ornes

Yesterday & Today

60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradley tried to “shine a light in a dark corner” through his work, but he kept his long struggle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia private.

by Brittany Moya del Pino

Matthew Englander, Debra Hesse, Alayna Williamson.

Alexa Score, Jim Morrison, Lesley Kendall.