Advocacy
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Forward Look
This Way to the Quit LineDoctors and researchers are encouraged to talk to patients about tobacco use.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Rally for Medical Research“More progress, more hope, more life.” Photo © AACR / Vera LaMarche 2013 That was the rallying cry of the thousands of researchers, patient advocates and cancer survivors who attended the Rally for Medical Research, held April 8 in Washington, D.C. Their goal was to draw attention to the devastating impact that across-the-board federal spending […]
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Survivor Profile
Standing StrongDrawing on strength from her ancestors and lessons from the 1960s, cancer survivor Vernal Branch works to make a difference for the next generation.
by Regina Nuzzo
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Forward Look
A Global Campaign for Cancer Education“Cancer—Did you know?” That’s the question the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), based in Geneva, posed across the globe on World Cancer Day on Feb. 4. Image courtesy of the Union for International Cancer Control Established in 2006 by the UICC, the annual event draws attention to a stark fact: Cancer is a leading cause […]
by Yvonne Lee
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Get Involved
Show the World a Cancer SurvivorCancer survivor packs up bags and helps facilitate international volunteer opportunities.
by Yvonne Lee
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Q&A
Gaining the Benefits of Early DetectionAs first lady of Moldova, Margareta Timofti aims to increase cancer awareness and survival in one of Europe's poorest nations.
by Sue Rochman
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Get Involved
Research Studies Need YouBreast cancer survivor AnneMarie Ciccarella discovered an interest in scientific research.
by Yvonne Lee
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Survivor Profile
Touched by an AngelJonny Imerman is the heart and hub of a network of cancer survivors.
by Pamela Ferdinand
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Yesterday & Today
A Leading LadyBetty Ford's candor about her breast cancer diagnosis helped bring a private issue out of the shadows.
by Corinna Wu
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Teaming Up for Better TreatmentAcross the country, survivors' opinions and actions are influencing cancer care.
by Stephen Ornes
