Summer 2019 Vol. 09 Issue 02
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Clonal Hematopoiesis: You Are Not the Same Person You Used to Be
DNA sequencing of blood cells may provide clues for how cancer and other illnesses develop.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Honesty: The Best Policy?
Keeping your cancer diagnosis a secret can sometimes be a better option.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caregiving and Work
Gather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust.
by Diane Cameron
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Policy Matters
NIH-AACR Conference Examines Immunotherapy Risks
The meeting underscored the importance of NIH funding for cancer research.
by Elizabeth KS Barksdale, PhD
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Cancer and the Amish
A cancer survivor visits an Amish community and encounters resourcefulness in the face of the disease.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Focusing on Proton Therapy
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
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The Right Dose
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
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Survivor Profile
Still in the Game
ESPN reporter Holly Rowe worked through melanoma treatment.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Q&A
Breaking the Ice
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
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
Experts offer advice on seeking a therapist, sleeping with pain, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Get Involved
Patient Navigators
Patient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.
by Carisa D. Brewster
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In the Moment- Summer 2019
Readers share snapshots of their lives today.
Cancer Talk
Study finds supervised physical activity can help improve quality of life and reduce fatigue among people with metastatic breast cancer.
by Thomas Celona
Finding Answers in Prostate CancerPSMA PET imaging is helping clinicians more accurately stage prostate cancer and provide precision treatment.
by Sandra Gordon
Is Chemo-free Treatment Coming for HER2-positive Breast Cancer?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