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- Spring 2016
Colleen Bokor, Dana Stewart, Brittany Avin.
Cancer Talk
Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.
by Karon Warren
Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises AlarmsResults of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
From the AACR
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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.
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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.
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Ricki Fairley: Surviving and Thriving After Triple Negative Breast Cancer
