Spring 2023 Vol. 13 Issue 01
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From the Editor-in-Chief
One-stop Shopping
Theranostics offers the promise of combining diagnosis and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
A Little Planning
Take these steps to help prepare for cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caring for the Caregiver
Taking time for yourself, even for a short period, can provide perspective and bolster your reserves.
by K.J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
Early-career Cancer Researchers Return to Washington
AACR Early-career Hill Day allows associate members to visit Capitol Hill and advocate for medical research funding.
by Matt Gontarchick
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Add It Up
Immunotherapy combination treatments are the first choice for treating many advanced cancers, and more combinations are coming.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Colorectal Cancer in Young People
While colorectal cancer incidence has gone down among older people, incidence rates have steadily increased for people under age 50. Younger people are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage and have unique challenges that come with facing cancer in their prime.
by Erin O’Donnell
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Men and Cancer
Researchers are striving to understand why men are more likely than women to get and die from many types of cancer.
by Charlotte Huff
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Survivor Profile
The Power of Persistence
Albert Khoury’s determination to explore all treatment options for his rare lung cancer led to a lifesaving transplant surgery.
by Thomas Celona
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Q&A
Tangled Family Ties
Susan Keller’s best hope at keeping cancer at bay meant tracking down a brother who didn’t want to be found.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Get Involved
Making Home a Haven
Designing Dreams performs bedroom makeovers for children with cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
Counting the Cost
Cancer deaths linked to cigarette smoking account for millions of years in lost lives and billions of dollars in economic burden.
by Thomas Celona
Cancer Talk
Evidence grows that some people with HER2-positive breast cancer may do well on HER2-targeted therapy alone.
by Myles Starr
Germline Genetic Testing Lags Behind GuidelinesLow rates of germline genetic testing in cancer patients means information that could affect treatment isn’t available.
by Jon Kelvey
Progress in Lung CancerNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Here are stories describing lung cancer treatment advances and the experiences of people who have been through a diagnosis.
Against All OddsAt age 26, Manny Garcia was diagnosed with and fought pancreatic cancer.
by Karon Warren