Spring 2013 Vol. 03 Issue 01
-
Editor's Letter
A New Chapter
Executive Editor Jessica Gorman says goodbye and welcomes Kevin McLaughlin.
by Jessica Gorman
-
-
Your Cancer Guide
Help! I’m Losing It
A little knowledge about hair loss can go a long way.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
-
Changing the Face of Clinical Trials
Efforts are under way to increase African-American enrollment in cancer clinical trials.
by Leslie Harris O'Hanlon
-
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
-
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
-
What’s So Funny?
When cancer's challenges mount, letting loose with the laughter can help cushion the pain.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
-
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
-
Survivor Profile
Macho Man
Carlos De La Cuesta is redefining manhood after prostate cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
-
Yesterday & Today
The Amazing Ride
Sally 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
-
-
Q&A
The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks
Author Rebecca Skloot reflects on the contributions of one woman to science and the importance of informed consent in human research.
by Alexandra Goho
-
Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
On the use of Chinese medicines, health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and what to tell your child's school about her cancer.
-
Get Involved
Show the World a Cancer Survivor
Cancer survivor packs up bags and helps facilitate international volunteer opportunities.
by Yvonne Lee
-
In the Moment
Valentina Londono, Beth Foster, Michael Knowlton, Beverly Brehl.
Cancer Talk
Support groups offer community for people with cancer in a world that doesn’t understand their experience.
by Carly Flumer
Making Informed Consent AccessibleConfusing informed consent forms are a common barrier to clinical trial participation. Researchers ask how they can be better designed for patients.
by Sandra Gordon
Keep That Colonoscopy AppointmentExperts weigh in on a recent study appearing to show that colonoscopy had lower-than-expected efficacy for preventing colorectal cancer.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
What We Know About Ultraprocessed Foods and Cancer RiskResearch has linked highly processed foods like deli meat to a higher risk of colorectal cancer in men.
by Jon Kelvey
From the AACR
-
AACR Cancer Progress Report
The vital importance of research for improving health and saving lives from cancer is highlighted in this twelfth edition of the annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report.
-
How Our Senses Affect Cancer Development
Dr. Patricia LoRusso’s parents both died of cancer when she was a teenager, inspiring her to become an oncologist and focus on developing new treatments for people with cancer.
Video
Drugging the Elusive KRAS
