Spring 2014 | Cancer Today

Spring 2014 Vol. 04 Issue 01

Editor's Letter

The Promise of Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough in cancer treatment, but more research is needed to broaden its impact.

by Kevin McLaughlin
Forward Look

Affordable Care Act to Cover Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Drugs | An Herbal Surprise | Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline in U.S. | Clues to Stomach Cancer Discovered in South America | Gazing on Cancer | Gut Reaction | Moving Closer to a Menthol Ban? | Push Needed to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates | Unraveling the Genetics of Cancer
Your Cancer Guide

Managing Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal response to the challenges of cancer. A number of strategies can help you through it.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Solving Mealtime Stress

Caregivers are vital to keep the cancer patient well-nourished.

by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
Palliative Care Explained

Palliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.

by Melissa Weber
Unleashing the Immune System

New treatments that harness the power of the immune system are taking aim at many common cancers.

by Alexandra Goho

Using Old Drugs in New Ways

We already reduce, reuse and recycle. But cancer researchers are exploring a fourth R–repurpose–using drugs approved for treating other diseases to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.

by Stephen Ornes
Survivor Profile

Regaining Her Balance

Gymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Kevin Begos
Yesterday & Today

Everybody’s Little Buddy

Bob Denver's portrayal of a bumbling first mate on Gilligan's Island helped make the TV sitcom a pop culture icon. Decades after the show aired, Denver was diagnosed with an uncommon variety of throat cancer.

by Jocelyn Selim

Healthy Habits

Always a Good Time to Quit | Too Sweet?
Q&A

Elevating Awareness

Cate Edwards honors her mother, Elizabeth Edwards, who died in 2010, by campaigning for more metastatic breast cancer resources.

by Susan FitzGerald
Sound Advice

Your Questions, Our Answers

On understanding CT scans and cancer risk, juicing fruits and vegetables, and knowing what to expect if your loved one begins hospice care.

Get Involved

Planting Hope for Patients

Cancer survivor starts organization to make sure cancer patients have thriving gardens.

by Amanda Koehler
In the Moment- Spring 2014

Alexa Score, Jim Morrison, Lesley Kendall.

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Cancer Talk

Is Chemo-free Treatment Coming for HER2-positive Breast Cancer?

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 Guidelines

Low rates of germline genetic testing in cancer patients means information that could affect treatment isn’t available.

by Jon Kelvey

Progress in Lung Cancer

November 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 Odds

At age 26, Manny Garcia was diagnosed with and fought pancreatic cancer.

by Karon Warren

Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More Women

An innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer Research

Insects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.