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
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.