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From the Editor-in-Chief

DNA sequencing of blood cells may provide clues for how cancer and other illnesses develop.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Concerns Raised About MRI Contrast Dye | Learning How to Prevent Multiple Myeloma | Let the Buyer Be Aware | Pediatric Leukemia Treatments Are Not Just for Kids | Teen Use of Tobacco Products Spirals Upward | What’s Next?

Your Cancer Guide

Keeping your cancer diagnosis a secret can sometimes be a better option.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Gather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust.

by Diane Cameron

Policy Matters

The meeting underscored the importance of NIH funding for cancer research.

by Elizabeth KS Barksdale, PhD

A cancer survivor visits an Amish community and encounters resourcefulness in the face of the disease.

by Cynthia Ryan

Proton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.

by Sue Rochman

Researchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether.

by Kate Yandell

Survivor Profile

ESPN reporter Holly Rowe worked through melanoma treatment.

by Lindsey Konkel

Healthy Habits

Overlooking Obesity | Where There’s Smoke

Q&A

Social activist and breast cancer survivor Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares tips on supporting friends and family members through cancer diagnosis and treatment.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Sound Advice

Experts offer advice on seeking a therapist, sleeping with pain, and caregiving responsibilities.

Get Involved

Patient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.

by Carisa D. Brewster

Readers share snapshots of their lives today.