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From the Editor-in-Chief

Research is leading to treatments that target cancer's support system.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD 

Forward Look

First CAR-T Cell Therapy Approved for Multiple Myeloma | Going Flat | Sexual Health in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors | The Impact of HPV Vaccination | What’s Next?

Your Cancer Guide

Cancer survivors can build routines to address their needs during and after treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

A little bit of planning can help streamline cancer care, even when you are caregiving from afar.

by Karen J. Bannan

Policy Matters

Cancer screenings and clinical trials have been seriously disrupted by the pandemic.

by Nicholas Warren, PhD

The rapid development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could spark advances in similar treatments for cancer.

by Stephen Ornes

Tumor testing can help determine whether certain cancers are likely to respond to immunotherapy drugs.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Health care providers and communities are making strides toward ensuring equity in cancer treatment.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Survivor Profile

Cancer researcher Vicky Forster draws from her own experience with childhood leukemia to emphasize patient voices in cancer research.

by Bradley Jones

Healthy Habits

Fighting Fit | Low-Budget Eats

Q&A

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

Sound Advice

Ensuring that doctors respect your cultural background, addressing anxiety caused by the pandemic, and discussing end-of-life plans.

Get Involved

Students Lara Jabbour and Nazanin Nayeri work to cheer up hospital staff and patients.

by Bradley Jones

Facts and Stats

A knowledge of the different types of skin cancer can help you remain vigilant.

by Bradley Jones