Summer 2013 Vol. 03 Issue 02
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Editor's Letter
Making Plans
A 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 Found
Some 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 Loss
Navigating difficult anniversaries is part of the grieving process.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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No Through Road
Cancer 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 Body
Help is available for cancer patients worried about how they look during and after treatment.
by Melissa Weber
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The Power of One
A cancer survivor reflects on the stranger who gave him a second chance at life.
by Robert Henslin
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When Less Is More
Studies 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 Strong
Drawing 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 It
In 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 Answers
On 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 Meal
After 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
Matt Hiznay, Diane Fowler, Roxann Merino.
Cancer Talk
New studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.
by Teresa Bergen
A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
From the AACR
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack Tumors
Sooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic Testing
Olufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
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AACR and AACI Collaborate to Advocate for Cancer Research Funding
Federal funding could help cancer centers rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic.
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