Articles

Survivor Profile

A Driving Force

Mark Good uses every avenue to spread the news about prostate cancer.

by Lindsey Konkel
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Handle With Care

Brain cancer survivor Lanette Veres sends cards and packages to others with the disease. She believes no one should face cancer alone.

by Lindsey Konkel
Survivor Profile

A Sister’s Circle

School counselor Diane Nathaniel creates communities for herself and those around her in Brooklyn and beyond. Her cancer diagnosis led her into patient advocacy.

by Marci A. Landsmann
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Still in the Game

ESPN reporter Holly Rowe worked through melanoma treatment.

by Lindsey Konkel
Survivor Profile

A Lesson in Service

Rabbi Ben David was comfortable in his role of helping those in need, but he had to rely on others after his lymphoma diagnosis. The marathon runner has returned to an active life one step at a time.

by Lindsey Konkel
Survivor Profile

The Bridge Builder

Breast cancer survivor Bob Riter forges connections among people affected by all types of cancer.

by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Power of Patients

Janet Freeman-Daily helps put patients at the center of lung cancer research.

by Robin Meadows
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A Long Road Back

Multiple myeloma survivor Gary Lambert deploys inventiveness and fortitude to deal with cancer.

by Lindsey Konkel
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Family Matters

After Shigeo Tsuruoka was diagnosed with stomach cancer, his family came together to help him. His daughter, Aki Smith, was by his side as he navigated treatment and recovery. Now she offers guidance to other stomach cancer patients and caregivers.

by Kate Yandell
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A Second Chance

After the deaths of her sister and mother from cancer and a bout with osteosarcoma as a teenager, Court Simmons vowed to “do something amazing” with her life. Her goal is to be a pediatric oncology nurse.

by Lindsey Konkel

Cancer Talk

My diagnosis with colorectal cancer at age 32 affected my fertility. As a result of my experiences, I help others who have been diagnosed with cancer understand their choices related to fertility preservation and their options for becoming a parent.

by Allison Rosen

What is a Super Responder?

Researchers are investigating why certain patients have an exceptional response to a particular drug.

by Bradley Jones

Why Are Early-Onset Cancers Rising?

Some cancers that are most commonly diagnosed in older adults are becoming increasingly prevalent in young adults.

by Kate Yandell

Treating Cancer Patients With COVID-19: A New York City Experience

An analysis of cancer patients who were infected with the coronavirus and treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City suggests certain risk factors may predict more severe COVID-19.

by Anna Azvolinsky