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  • The Weight of Obesity on Cancer Patients

    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

    Closing the Cancer Care Gap

    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

  • A Community Effort

    Local programs within Native American communities are at the forefront of an effort to increase cancer screening and reduce cancer deaths.

    by Sue Rochman

  • Healthy Habits

    The Whole Picture

    The Mediterranean diet may be associated with a reduced risk of cancer.

    by Marci A. Landsmann

  • Healthy Habits

    Take a Stand

    Sitting might increase risk for colon and endometrial cancers.

    by Leigh Zaleski

  • Q&A

    Changing Behavior

    John P. Pierce highlights the role of public health campaigns in cutting cancer risk.

    by Susan FitzGerald

  • Editor's Letter

    Eat to Live

    Managing your weight can help reduce your risk for cancer or cancer recurrence.

    by Kevin McLaughlin

  • Forward Look

    Eating Well

    Walter Willett believes research will show that a healthy diet can reduce cancer risk. Here's why.

    by Sue Rochman

  • Forward Look

    Deciphering New Rates of Thyroid Cancer

    Experts are divided on whether the increase is due to more cancer or more diagnoses.

    by Melissa Weber

  • Forward Look

    A Global Perspective on Cancer

    Q&A with Christopher P. Wild on World Cancer Report 2014.

    by Sue Rochman