Spring 2017 Vol. 07 Issue 01
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Palliative Care: Putting a Cloak on Cancer
Patients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
How Much Do You Want to Share?
Determining what to tell people about your cancer requires careful thought.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
In for the Long Haul
When cancer becomes a chronic condition, caregiving requires adjusting to a new normal.
by Aimee Swartz
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A Prescription for Prevention?
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
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Seeking a Second Opinion
Another perspective on your disease may help you find the best cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
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Survivor Profile
Putting Her Armor On
An acute myeloid leukemia survivor and former TV news reporter finds a new reason to help others improve their health.
by Jennifer Walker
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Yesterday & Today
TV’s Family Man
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
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Q&A
Rolling Up Her Sleeves
Princess Dina Mired of Jordan will be the first Arab president of the Union for International Cancer Control.
by Sue Rochman
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers – Spring 2017
The sugar-feeds-cancer myth, talking to a friend with cancer, and facing down "scanxiety."
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Get Involved
Outdoor Healing
An outdoor adventure camp benefits cancer survivors of all ages.
by Lindsey Konkel
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In the Moment- Spring 2017
Morgan Bolt, Esther Brandon, Randy Lopez.
Cancer Talk
Results 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
Understanding Disparities in Melanoma DiagnosisBlack men with melanoma are more likely than other populations to die of the disease. Here’s why, and what to look for.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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
