Summer 2013 Vol. 03 Issue 02
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Editor's Letter
Making PlansA cancer diagnosis can quickly change your “other plans.”
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Fueling the Pediatric Cancer Pipeline | Get Smart About Smartphone Cancer Apps | Getting Back on Track | Identifying the Unexpected Risks of Targeted Therapy | It Takes a Village | Paying a Steep Price | Rally for Medical Research | This Way to the Quit Line | When the Cancer Doctor Gets Cancer
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Your Cancer Guide
Friendships Lost and FoundSome cherished bonds break in the face of a cancer diagnosis, while other relationships can become wellsprings of comfort and support.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Managing Milestones After a LossNavigating difficult anniversaries is part of the grieving process.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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No Through RoadCancer cells are able to find new pathways around targeted therapies. Scientists are racing to get there first.
by Sue Rochman
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Reimagine Your BodyHelp is available for cancer patients worried about how they look during and after treatment.
by Melissa Weber
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The Power of OneA cancer survivor reflects on the stranger who gave him a second chance at life.
by Robert Henslin
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When Less Is MoreStudies are finding that aggressive treatment, such as extensive surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, is not always necessary for cancer patients to get good results.
by Alexandra Goho
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Survivor Profile
Standing StrongDrawing on strength from her ancestors and lessons from the 1960s, cancer survivor Vernal Branch works to make a difference for the next generation.
by Regina Nuzzo
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Yesterday & Today
Who Loves Ya, Baby?Telly Savalas met his match in bladder cancer. Earlier diagnosis and more aggressive treatment might have made a difference.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Q&A
Writing Through ItIn a new book and on her New York Times blog, author Susan Gubar chronicles her experiences living with metastatic cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersOn asking for a second opinion, job seeking with a cancer history, and whether stress can cause a cancer recurrence.
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Get Involved
Providing More Than a MealAfter her son finished cancer treatment, Angela Farley started an organization to deliver meals to people facing serious illness.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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In the Moment- Summer 2013Matt Hiznay, Diane Fowler, Roxann Merino.
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter 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
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
