Spring 2017 Vol. 07 Issue 01
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Palliative Care: Putting a Cloak on CancerPatients 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 HaulWhen 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 OnAn 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 ManMichael 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 SleevesPrincess 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 2017The sugar-feeds-cancer myth, talking to a friend with cancer, and facing down "scanxiety."
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Get Involved
Outdoor HealingAn 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.
After a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Celebrity Cancer Stories Can Lack Important InformationNews coverage about public figures facing cancer frequently leaves out key details about the diagnosis and fails to provide background information on cancer.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
AACR Annual Meeting 2025Immunotherapies, cancer vaccines and more from Cancer Today’s coverage of the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.