Spring 2013 Vol. 03 Issue 01
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Editor's Letter
A New ChapterExecutive Editor Jessica Gorman says goodbye and welcomes Kevin McLaughlin.
by Jessica Gorman
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Your Cancer Guide
Help! I’m Losing ItA little knowledge about hair loss can go a long way.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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What’s So Funny?
When cancer's challenges mount, letting loose with the laughter can help cushion the pain.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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When Cancer Rings Twice
One out of every six people diagnosed with cancer this year will be facing it for, at least, the second time.
by Melissa Weber
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Changing the Face of Clinical Trials
Efforts are under way to increase African-American enrollment in cancer clinical trials.
by Leslie Harris O'Hanlon
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Of Mice and Marriage
For more than three decades, cancer geneticists Neal Copeland and Nancy Jenkins have been a team both inside and outside the lab.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forever Young
In images of four breast cancer survivors navigating the medical system, photographer David Jay captures portraits of emotional strength, economic struggle and hope.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Survivor Profile
Macho ManCarlos De La Cuesta is redefining manhood after prostate cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Yesterday & Today
The Amazing RideSally Ride's life was cut short by pancreatic cancer. But as the first American woman in space, she still inspires girls to pursue careers in science–and reach for the stars.
by Alexandra Goho
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Q&A
The Legacy of Henrietta LacksAuthor Rebecca Skloot reflects on the contributions of one woman to science and the importance of informed consent in human research.
by Alexandra Goho
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersOn the use of Chinese medicines, health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and what to tell your child's school about her cancer.
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Get Involved
Show the World a Cancer SurvivorCancer survivor packs up bags and helps facilitate international volunteer opportunities.
by Yvonne Lee
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In the Moment- Spring 2013
Valentina Londono, Beth Foster, Michael Knowlton, Beverly Brehl.
Families who travel far for treatment may face financial toxicity and insurance hurdles.
by Thomas Celona
Rural Women With Breast Cancer Face Increased Mortality RiskBreast cancer mortality rates have declined overall, but women who live in rural areas have not experienced the same progress as those in more populated areas.
by Thomas Celona
Targeted Therapy Approval Adds Option for Advanced Breast Cancer Without MutationA new treatment for people with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative disease blocks multiple proteins in a key pathway for treatment resistance.
by Ashley P. Taylor
Amanda Peet Discusses Her Lobular Breast Cancer DiagnosisThe ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ actress explains how her diagnosis challenged many of her assumptions about breast cancer.
by Darlene Dobkowski
