Summer 2021 Vol. 11 Issue 02
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From the Editor-in-Chief
The Tumor Microenvironment
Research is leading to treatments that target cancer's support system.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
A Space for Self-Care
Cancer survivors can build routines to address their needs during and after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Feeling Distant
A little bit of planning can help streamline cancer care, even when you are caregiving from afar.
by Karen J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
COVID-19 Vaccines Are the Key to Restoring Momentum Against Cancer
Cancer screenings and clinical trials have been seriously disrupted by the pandemic.
by Nicholas Warren, PhD
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A Fast Track for Cancer Vaccines
The rapid development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could spark advances in similar treatments for cancer.
by Stephen Ornes
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Are You a Candidate for Immunotherapy?
Tumor testing can help determine whether certain cancers are likely to respond to immunotherapy drugs.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Hope for Cancer Health Equity
Health care providers and communities are making strides toward ensuring equity in cancer treatment.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Survivor Profile
Breaking Down Barriers
Cancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research.
by Bradley Jones
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Q&A
Cancer, From the Other Side
When Liza Marshall was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer, she and her husband, oncologist John Marshall, had to chart new waters.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
Ensuring that doctors respect your cultural background, addressing anxiety caused by the pandemic, and discussing end-of-life plans.
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Get Involved
Bringing Joy to the Pediatric Ward
Students Lara Jabbour and Nazanin Nayeri work to cheer up hospital staff and patients.
by Bradley Jones
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Facts and Stats
Categorizing Skin Cancer
A knowledge of the different types of skin cancer can help you remain vigilant.
by Bradley Jones
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