From the Editor-in-Chief

Theranostics offers the promise of combining diagnosis and treatment.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

The Pitfalls of Polypharmacy | A Future Without Breast Surgery? | Radiation for Advanced Liver Cancer | Blood Test Could Predict Cancer Recurrence and Treatment Side Effects | Chemotherapy-free Treatment for Advanced Esophageal Cancer | Wrap-around Care for Kids With Cancer

Your Cancer Guide

Take these steps to help prepare for cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Taking time for yourself, even for a short period, can provide perspective and bolster your reserves.

by K.J. Bannan

Policy Matters

AACR Early-career Hill Day allows associate members to visit Capitol Hill and advocate for medical research funding.

by Matt Gontarchick

Immunotherapy combination treatments are the first choice for treating many advanced cancers, and more combinations are coming.

by Kendall K. Morgan

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

Researchers are striving to understand why men are more likely than women to get and die from many types of cancer.

by Charlotte Huff

Survivor Profile

Albert Khoury’s determination to explore all treatment options for his rare lung cancer led to a lifesaving transplant surgery.

by Thomas Celona

Healthy Habits

Coffee Time | An Integrative Approach

Q&A

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

Sound Advice

Do my cancer symptoms merit a trip to the hospital? | Should my family members undergo genetic testing for cancer? | Can respite care allow me to take a break from caregiving?

Get Involved

Designing Dreams performs bedroom makeovers for children with cancer.

by Thomas Celona

Facts and Stats

Cancer deaths linked to cigarette smoking account for millions of years in lost lives and billions of dollars in economic burden.

by Thomas Celona