in the magazine

From the Editor-in-Chief

Is it the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Adequate Representation | Comparing Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Metastatic Breast Cancer | Who Benefits From Immunotherapy? | What's Next? | Fasting-Mimicking Diet Increases Anti-Tumor Immunity | Coordination of Care

Your Cancer Guide

Take time to prepare for and manage your doctor visits.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Caregivers can act as teachers and liaisons for their loved ones. Here’s how they can quickly get up to speed on cancer.

by K.J. Bannan

Policy Matters

Patient advocates strengthen every aspect of research, from funding innovative science and informing research design, to leading efforts on Capitol Hill to build support for research.

by Carrie Treadwell, MBA

Many cancer patients have problems with memory or thinking that can linger for years after treatment. The cause is a mystery, but new tactics are helping many people cope with its effects.

by Stephen Ornes

Testing for chromosomal abnormalities and gene mutations helps to direct treatment for patients with AML.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Expansions in coverage and eligibility through the Affordable Care Act have made Medicaid a lifeline for many people with cancer, but benefits vary from state to state.

by Sharon Tregaskis

Survivor Profile

Connor Joe’s grit and determination helped him return to major league baseball after surgery and chemotherapy for testicular cancer that had spread to his lung.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Healthy Habits

Walking for Exercise

Q&A

Cancer center administrator Donald L. “Skip” Trump and journalist Eric Rosenthal discuss the roots of the NCI designation and what it means for patients.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Sound Advice

How Can I Schedule Time for Caregiving? | How Do I Cope With the Deaths of Fellow Cancer Patients? | How Do I Ask for Work Accommodations?

Get Involved

With the SuperKids activity book, children with cancer cast themselves as the hero and learn important coping skills.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

Facts and Stats

Sixteen years after the introduction of the HPV vaccine, research sees an effect on cervical cancer rates in young women.

by Eric Fitzsimmons