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Your Cancer Guide
How Much Do You Want to Share?Determining what to tell people about your cancer requires careful thought.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
In for the Long HaulWhen cancer becomes a chronic condition, caregiving requires adjusting to a new normal.
by Aimee Swartz
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Survivor Profile
Putting Her Armor OnAn acute myeloid leukemia survivor and former TV news reporter finds a new reason to help others improve their health.
by Jennifer Walker
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Healthy Habits
Movement for HealthA community program helps cancer patients and survivors experience the benefits of physical activity.
by Kate Yandell
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Palliative Care: Putting a Cloak on CancerPatients should have access to this vital and emerging medical specialty.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers – Spring 2017The sugar-feeds-cancer myth, talking to a friend with cancer, and facing down "scanxiety."
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But I Already Have Cancer
For a patient with advanced cancer, how important is screening for other types of cancer?
by Ide Mills
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Forward Look
Addressing Depression in Adult Cancer SurvivorsStudy links depression to money woes and missed opportunities for follow-up.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Sound Advice
Winter 2016/2017vol 06 | issue 04
Coping with a difficult parent, sexual activity during treatment, and talking with children about inheritable cancers. -
Forward Look
The Impact of Rising Drug CostsHigher prices of oral medicines may affect financial well-being.
by Chris Palmer
Participating in a structured exercise program after treatment was associated with a reduced risk of recurrence in people who had colon cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Gaps in Survivorship Care Leave Unmet Needs After Cancer TreatmentA survey of head and neck cancer survivors reveals that many are not getting adequate survivorship care and may not even know it is available.
by Cameron Walker
Improving Communication for Deaf Cancer PatientsAfter a cancer diagnosis, people who are deaf or have hearing problems can struggle if accommodations don’t meet their communication needs.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Is Immunotherapy Right for People Hospitalized With Advanced Cancer?Researchers find no evidence that immune checkpoint inhibitors benefit cancer patients getting inpatient care. They urge earlier consideration of palliative care.
by Kyle Bagenstose
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From Discovery to SurvivorshipThe upcoming AACR Patient Advocate Forum will explore how advanced technologies are transforming cancer care, with a focused lens on immunotherapy, precision oncology, imaging, and survivorship.
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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?Several recent studies have explored how exercise can impact a cancer patient’s survival, risk of recurrence, and overall quality of life.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
