Spring 2016 Vol. 06 Issue 01
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer Research: Back to the Basics
More basic research is needed to understand how various alterations in genes lead to cancers.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Editor's Letter
Shoot for the Moon
How can Vice President Joe Biden's "Moonshot" initiative make true progress against cancer?
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
Contemplating CAM
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can supplement, but not replace, established cancer treatments.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
When Roles Change
Follow these tips for keeping your sense of self despite a shift in responsibilities.
by Carly O'Brien
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Practical Pointers
Do You Have Questions for Your Health Care Team?
Make the most of email, text messages, Twitter and patient portals.
by Ide Mills
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The High-Deductible Gamble
High-deductible health insurance plans can leave cancer patients scrambling to pay the bills for tests and treatments.
by Charlotte Huff
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The Power of 1
Studies focused on individuals rather than large numbers of people can help some patients while advancing knowledge.
by Stephen Ornes
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Survivor Profile
Living in the Here and Now
A metastatic melanoma survivor is hopeful but realistic as new treatments become available.
by Jenny Song
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Q&A
Easing Into Activity
Cancer exercise specialist and survivor Julie Goodale offers tips for staying active during and after treatment.
by Ronni Gordon
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
When a family member wants to stop treatment, addressing post-treatment anxiety and sadness, and considering a clinical trial.
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Get Involved
The Gift of a Getaway
Give patients and their families a break from cancer.
by Maria Wolf
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In the Moment
Colleen Bokor, Dana Stewart, Brittany Avin.
Cancer Talk
Forum discusses next-generation technologies that will guide oncology research and patient care in the years to come.
by Thomas Celona
On Wearing a Brave Face for Myself and OthersA woman living with lung cancer reflects on the contrast between how people see her and how she feels as someone living with metastatic disease.
by Suzanne Adriana Remington
Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
A Life Cycle of FearWrestling with fears of recurrence after cancer returns.
by Carly Flumer