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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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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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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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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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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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.
Christine Ledbetter on the ways her husband’s prostate cancer affected their relationship and finding support as a caregiver.
by Christine Ledbetter
Continuing the ConversationThe AACR hosts a roundtable to ‘get real’ about cancer health disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
More Patients Participating in Cancer ResearchA higher proportion of cancer patients are enrolling in research studies than previously thought, but many patients lack the access needed to participate.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Immunotherapy Drug Tarlatamab Approved for Advanced Small Cell Lung CancerThe drug showed promise in treating small cell lung cancer that had progressed during or after chemotherapy.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore