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The Weight of Obesity on Cancer Patients
Overweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.
by Melissa Weber
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Life and Health After Childhood Cancer
Survival for children with cancer has improved dramatically, but longer life has revealed long-term health concerns.
by Sharon Reynolds
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Sound Advice
Fall 2014vol 04 | issue 03
Dealing with chemo brain, keeping fit during treatment, and addressing caregiver depression. -
Get Involved
A Canvas for CancerElizabeth's Canvas offers free art classes to those affected by cancer.
by Leigh Zaleski
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Editor's Letter
Eat to LiveManaging your weight can help reduce your risk for cancer or cancer recurrence.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Eating WellWalter Willett believes research will show that a healthy diet can reduce cancer risk. Here's why.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Guiding the WayAmerican Cancer Society releases prostate cancer survivorship guidelines.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Cool-Headed Chemo May Reduce Hair LossScalp cooling method is attracting more attention in the United States.
by Yasmine Iqbal
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Forward Look
More Patients to Have Access to Navigator ProgramsCommission on Cancer accreditation will require navigator services.
by Marilyn Fenichel
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Your Cancer Guide
My Treatment Is Over: Now What?Be patient with yourself while adjusting to life after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
Cancer Talk
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer Survival
A recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
Does Exercise Benefit Children With Cancer?New guidelines recommend children and adolescents with cancer get regular physical activity to mitigate side effects from treatment.
by Erin O’Donnell
Can the CYP2D6 Gene Affect Tamoxifen’s Effectiveness?A recent analysis examined whether CYP2D6 metabolism influences tamoxifen response. The answer isn’t entirely clear.
by Ashley P. Taylor
