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From the Editor-in-Chief

New therapies are being developed to attack a previously untreatable cancer mutation.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

What’s Next | Drug Combinations for Advanced Melanoma | Tailoring Care for Older Patients | FDA Designates Two Cigarettes as Modified Risk Tobacco Products | Crowdsourcing Support | Breast Cancer and Heart Health

Your Cancer Guide

Find unique ways to honor significant dates as you move forward after cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

As a caregiver, you want to be there for your loved ones, but it's also necessary to take time for yourself.

by K.J. Bannan

Policy Matters

The report released by the American Association for Cancer Research includes a Call to Action that offers a roadmap for policymakers to better prepare and respond to the next pandemic.

by Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD

People affected by cancer often experience intense feelings of loss when those around them die of the disease.

by Charlotte Huff

Patients with cancer often have at least one other chronic disease. Researchers hope to shine a light on how conditions and treatments interact in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other cancer types.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

Many women are being diagnosed with cervical cancer, despite the availability of tools to prevent and diagnose the disease. Black and Hispanic women and low-income and rural populations are especially vulnerable.

by Natalie Slivinski

Survivor Profile

Business leader CiCi Rojas takes life lessons from lymphoma.

by Lindsey Konkel Neabore

Healthy Habits

Signs of Skin Cancer | Accept No Substitutes

Q&A

Theresa Brown, who was a nurse when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, writes about deep gaps in her own care.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Sound Advice

How Do I Set Boundaries for Visitors? | How Do I Deal With 'Scanxiety'? | How Do I Get a Second Opinion?

Get Involved

Teenage cancer survivor provides comfort to children with cancer.

by Thomas Celona

Facts and Stats

Screenings, treatment advances and declines in smoking have led to a decrease in lung cancer death rates.

by Eric Fitzsimmons