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From the Editor-in-Chief

Patients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Advances in Treating Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Cancer Cells Can Change as They Grow and Spread | Inside Inflammation | Inside the 21st Century Cures Act | Making Treatment Decisions | Map Stories | Weighing Tumor Testing

Your Cancer Guide

Determining what to tell people about your cancer requires careful thought.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

When cancer becomes a chronic condition, caregiving requires adjusting to a new normal.

by Aimee Swartz

Scientists are working to understand the molecular processes that transform normal cells into cancer cells in the hope they can prevent the disease before it starts.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Another perspective on your disease may help you find the best cancer care.

by Stephen Ornes

Survivor Profile

An acute myeloid leukemia survivor and former TV news reporter finds a new reason to help others improve their health.

by Jennifer Walker

Yesterday & Today

Michael Landon, best known for his roles on Little House on the Prairie and Bonanza, created and starred in programs that portrayed family values with authenticity and humor.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Healthy Habits

Movement for Health | Tanning Trouble

Q&A

Princess Dina Mired of Jordan will be the first Arab president of the Union for International Cancer Control.

by Sue Rochman

Sound Advice

The sugar-feeds-cancer myth, talking to a friend with cancer, and facing down "scanxiety."

Get Involved

An outdoor adventure camp benefits cancer survivors of all ages.

by Lindsey Konkel

Readers share snapshots of their lives today.