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Editor's Letter

Cancer patients and survivors are increasingly open and outspoken about cancer.

by Jessica Gorman

Forward Look

A Diabetes Drug for Cancer? | An Aspirin a Day ... | Cancer Drug Shortages | Fertility Preservation Catches On, But Slowly | Healthy Lifestyle, Healthier Chromosomes | India Overrides Patent on Cancer Drug | Say “Yes” to the Test | The Dense Breast Debate

Your Cancer Guide

Look here for advice on finding the right group for you.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Caregiving from afar? Consider these strategies to help support your loved one, and yourself.

by Amy Cunningham

A patient's treatment regimen and quality of life often depend on effective pain management.

by Melissa Weber

Accurate reporting of family histories could be key to risk reduction.

by Mitzi Baker

In the Nowhere Land between adult and pediatric cancer treatment, young adults face survival rates that have missed out on the gains seen by other age groups. Can new efforts help them improve their outcomes?

by Charlotte Huff

Survivor Profile

An African-American banking pioneer finds fulfillment in increasing prostate cancer awareness.

by Yvonne Lee

Yesterday & Today

Elizabeth Montgomery led a bewitching life that was cut short by colorectal cancer in 1995.

by Sue Rochman

Healthy Habits

Get Centered | Losing It

Q&A

Roger Ebert finds peace with his appearance following disfiguring cancer surgery.

by Ronni Gordon

Sound Advice

Talking about end of life care, learning about the long-term affects of treatment in pediatric cancer, and finding reliable information online.

Get Involved

A teen who survived cancer is raising money to help others.

by Yvonne Lee

Evelyn Reyes, Sarah Dees, Greg Cantwell, Patrick Gavin.

Global Report

A cancer survivor travels to Nepal and discovers a dramatically different way to view the disease.

by Cynthia Ryan