Summer 2017 Vol. 07 Issue 02
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Differences and Disparities in Cancer
"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Talking With Your Young Children
Follow these tips for discussing your diagnosis and treatment plan with your kids.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Ways to Get Organized
Develop a system to avoid being overwhelmed by health care bills and information.
by Aimee Swartz
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A New Look for Clinical Trials
More focused efforts aim to increase the number and type of participants in research studies. One goal is for study participants to be more like the patients who will take the drug if it is approved.
by Sue Rochman
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Going Off-Label
Physicians are legally permitted to prescribe drugs approved for one purpose to be used for another, a practice called off-label prescribing. The rise of targeted therapies and immunotherapies is creating new challenges for navigating off-label options.
by Kate Yandell
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The Kindest Cut
Before undergoing surgery, cancer patients should look for experienced surgeons, get second opinions and ask about the risks and benefits.
by Stephen Ornes
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Survivor Profile
The Gift of Music
A self-taught musician takes what he has learned from his experience with kidney cancer to entertain, teach and inspire.
by Jenny Song
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Q&A
Trial Guide
Researcher Tom Marsilje is helping fellow colorectal cancer patients sort through clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
Assisting a co-worker with cancer, what you should ask your doctor, and dating and cancer.
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Get Involved
A Home Away From Home
Ann W. Calahan started Joe's House to help cancer patients and others find places to stay when they're being treated away from home.
by Cameron Walker
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In the Moment- Summer 2017
Karyn Marshall, James Gathright, Catherine Hargrove.
Cancer Talk
Evidence grows that some people with HER2-positive breast cancer may do well on HER2-targeted therapy alone.
by Myles Starr
Germline Genetic Testing Lags Behind GuidelinesLow rates of germline genetic testing in cancer patients means information that could affect treatment isn’t available.
by Jon Kelvey
Progress in Lung CancerNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Here are stories describing lung cancer treatment advances and the experiences of people who have been through a diagnosis.
Against All OddsAt age 26, Manny Garcia was diagnosed with and fought pancreatic cancer.
by Karon Warren