Summer 2025 Vol. 15 Issue 02
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Something in the Air: Pollution and CancerAir pollution, both indoors and outdoors, is a leading cause of lung cancer, especially among nonsmokers.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Have You Been Ghosted?After hearing about your cancer diagnosis, some people will rush in. Others will disappear. Here are some ways to cope.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Travel Tips for CaregiversWhen a loved one is undergoing treatment for cancer, you can still make plans to go away together.
by K.J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
The Future of Cancer Research Rests With CongressFederal funding will determine whether lifesaving science continues to reach patients.
by Carly McCallie
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A Stronger Defense
Researchers explore the potential of immune checkpoint inhibitors before surgery to prevent recurrence in several cancers.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Another Option for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
PSMA-targeted therapy, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, provides a new approach for those whose prostate cancer stops responding to other treatments.
by Stephen Ornes
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The Shadow of Shame
Feelings of shame about one’s cancer can hinder treatment and recovery. Overcoming shame is possible but requires work and support.
by Charlotte Huff
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Survivor Profile
A Champion for Organ TransplantsSince a 2018 liver transplant for her inoperable cancer, Lorrinda Gray-Davis has devoted herself to organ transplant advocacy and outreach.
by Sharon Tregaskis
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Q&A
Answering Kids’ QuestionsIn her debut children’s book, Danielle Frodyma introduces a superhero to foster curiosity about cancer.
by Tyler Santora
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Facts and Stats
Survivorship SoarsAs people live longer and treatment improves, the population of cancer survivors continues to grow.
by Thomas Celona
Opening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Many People Don’t Get Colonoscopy After Receiving Abnormal Blood TestsAbout half of people who receive abnormal results from colorectal cancer screening tests don’t follow up with a colonoscopy.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Can Steroids Impair Immunotherapy for Cancer?A new study suggests steroids could blunt the effects of some immunotherapies, but researchers say they remain necessary for some patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose