Advocacy
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An Advocate’s Guide to Attending Scientific MeetingsTwo graduates of the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program share tips for getting the most out of large scientific conferences.
by Bob Riter and Carole Baas
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Survivor Profile
Family MattersAfter Shigeo Tsuruoka was diagnosed with stomach cancer, his family came together to help him. His daughter, Aki Smith, was by his side as he navigated treatment and recovery. Now she offers guidance to other stomach cancer patients and caregivers.
by Kate Yandell
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When Cancer Survivors Get Another CancerPatients diagnosed with a second cancer may be unnecessarily excluded from clinical trials.
by Kate Yandell
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Forward Look
Tobacco’s Global ReachAction on Smoking and Health works to reduce global tobacco use.
by Sue Rochman
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A Call to CareCaregivers for cancer patients find themselves playing a complex and vital role as care shifts from the hospital to the home.
by Kate Yandell
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Policy Matters
Keep Safeguards That Protect Americans With CancerProtections contained in the Affordable Care Act that benefit cancer patients and survivors shoulds be preserved in any effort to replace or repeal the act.
by Gilbert S. Omenn, MD, PhD
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The Cost of TreatmentAs efforts to change or repeal the Affordable Care Act continue, health care bills keep piling up for many cancer patients and caregivers.
by Sue Rochman
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Advocacy in Action
Fearless FriendsLori Marx-Rubiner and AnneMarie Ciccarella met on social media and grew close through their cancer research advocacy.
by Sue Rochman
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Scholarships for SurvivorsCancer survivor creates scholarship fund for young adult cancer survivors.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Breaking Down a Cancer DiagnosisDuring her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
