Summer 2015 Vol. 05 Issue 02
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Inheritance, ‘Bad Luck’ and the Environment
Why do some people develop cancer while others do not?
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Editor's Letter
Scientists and Survivors
Executive Editor Kevin McLaughlin highlights stories from the Summer 2015 issue of 'Cancer Today.'
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
Let It Go
Create a list of guiding principles that allow you to shake off the small stuff.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Husbands, Just Listen
You can't fix cancer, but you can make a difference.
by Marc Silver
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Preserving the Future
Young adults undergoing cancer treatment who may want to have children should talk with their doctors about ways to preserve their fertility.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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The Cost of Cancer
Expensive treatments can leave patients with a mountain of debt. Resources are available to help.
by Bara Vaida
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The DCIS Dilemma
Ductal carcinoma in situ is the fourth most common cancer diagnosis in women. Some say it's not "really" cancer. But you wouldn't know that based on how it is treated.
by Sue Rochman
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Survivor Profile
A Desire to Help
Since P.J. Lukac's glioblastoma diagnosis, the young pediatrician has worked hard to spread awareness and understanding of the disease.
by Stephen Ornes
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Yesterday & Today
The Voice of Lamb Chop
Ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her sidekick, a white wool puppet named Lamb Chop, won the hearts of generations of children who tuned in to her television shows.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Q&A
The Language of Cancer
Researcher David J. Hauser discusses how war metaphors may make people less likely to engage in preventive behaviors.
by Sharlene George
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
Moving beyond active cancer treatment, dealing with cancer-related anger, and managing the effects of neuropathy
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Get Involved
Support Through Fitness
Cancer survivor starts organization that hosts free group fitness events for survivors, patients and caregivers.
by Rebecca Hanlon
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In the Moment- Summer 2015
Beverly McKee, Charlie Haygood, Patricia Fernandes.
Cancer Talk
Results of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
Understanding Disparities in Melanoma DiagnosisBlack men with melanoma are more likely than other populations to die of the disease. Here’s why, and what to look for.
by Kyle Bagenstose
From the AACR
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Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More Women
An innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
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From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer Research
Insects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.
Video
Ricki Fairley: Surviving and Thriving After Triple Negative Breast Cancer
