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

New treatments that harness the power of the immune system are taking aim at many common cancers.

by Alexandra Goho

Survivor Profile

Gymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Kevin Begos

Palliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.

by Melissa Weber

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Yesterday & Today

Bob Denver's portrayal of a bumbling first mate on Gilligan's Island helped make the TV sitcom a pop culture icon. Decades after the show aired, Denver was diagnosed with an uncommon variety of throat cancer.

by Jocelyn Selim

In the Indian state of Gujarat, an American cancer survivor finds that ongoing efforts are aiming to improve cancer awareness and services for rural women, who often do not have the same access to health care as many urban women in India.

by Cynthia Ryan

Specialized cardio-oncology clinics are helping cancer patients avoid or manage heart problems.

by Charlotte Huff