Reinforcements for Cancer Research Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities. by Marci A. Landsmann An Uncommon Partnership Through the Angiosarcoma Project, researchers are partnering with patients to learn about a rare cancer. by Ashley P. Taylor POLICY MATTERS A Growing Commitment to Cancer Survivors The number of cancer survivors is growing. We must step up efforts to meet their needs. by Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD Survivor Profile The Power of Patients Janet Freeman-Daily helps put patients at the center of lung cancer research. by Robin Meadows Raising Their Voices People with metastatic breast cancer are demanding to be seen, counted and included in breast cancer research. by Sue Rochman Being Candid About Cancer As a father with an aggressive brain cancer, I’ve opted against elaborate metaphors and in favor of candid speech when talking about cancer with my children. by Adam Hayden Q&A Honoring Life in Death Physician Lucy Kalanithi, widow of the author of When Breath Becomes Air, talks about aligning patients’ values with their end-of-life decisions. by Marci A. Landsmann Advocacy Spotlight: Sorting Out Priorities Ovarian cancer survivor and research advocate Annie Ellis is teaming up with researchers to better equip patients with recurrent cancer to make treatment decisions. by Cici Zhang Healing Through Art The Breast Cancer Art Project encourages breast cancer patients and survivors to produce—and share—art about their cancer experiences. by Ashley P. Taylor Brain Cancer Patients Make Connections An app developed for glioblastoma patients allows them to track their symptoms and contribute to research. by Brad Jones next Cancer Talk 2018 SABCS: Choosing the Right Treatment Studies presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium investigate when patients with early-stage breast cancer or precancerous breast conditions benefit from receiving less intense treatment. by Kate Yandell Treating Cancer Based on Its Genetics, Not Its Location Medical oncologist and sarcoma specialist George D. Demetri explains the significance of the recent approval of the oral drug Vitrakvi based on tumor genetics. by Anna Azvolinsky Coping With Head and Neck Cancer Patients with head and neck cancer often face physical, social and emotional issues that can add to existing mental health problems or give rise to new ones. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Coordinating Care A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers. by Tara Rosenzweig More Posts