Get Involved Cakes for Cancer Inspired by a family friend, Chase Sloan has published a recipe book with proceeds going toward cancer research. by Erin O'Donnell Roadblocks to Care Some cancer patients struggle to find transportation to their appointments. The coronavirus pandemic has further limited options for patients looking for rides. by Anna Goshua Get Involved Smiling Faces Rich Nardiello seeks to bring a smile to children with cancer. by Bradley Jones Survivor Profile An Unlikely Pivot Medha Deoras-Sutliff’s experience with breast cancer fueled her interest in advocacy for breast cancer patients and, more recently, her support for research on rare cancers. by Lindsey Konkel Get Involved Patients With Pets A helping hand for pet owners receiving cancer treatment. by Jackie Oshiro Virtual Connection in a Time of Social Distance Responding to the coronavirus, patient advocates and nonprofits expand existing outreach initiatives and launch new ones. by Marci A. Landsmann Get Involved Filling a Void A mother whose son was diagnosed with Burkitt leukemia works to improve access to mental health services for teenagers. by Elizabeth Rosto Sitko Survivor Profile A Driving Force Mark Good uses every avenue to spread the news about prostate cancer. by Lindsey Konkel Get Involved Creative Therapy Various kinds of artistic expression can play a role in processing the emotional effects of cancer. by Bradley Jones Survivor Profile Handle With Care Brain cancer survivor Lanette Veres sends cards and packages to others with the disease. She believes no one should face cancer alone. by Lindsey Konkel next Cancer Talk Rethinking Access to Disability Benefits Advances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments. by Jen Tota McGivney Expanding Immunotherapy At a patient advocate event, researchers discussed how to extend the benefits of immunotherapy to more people. by Kevin McLaughlin Should All Kids With Cancer Get Genetic Testing? Testing children with cancer for hereditary mutations could impact their treatment and provide information relevant to other family members. by Marcus A. Banks Understanding How Radiation Causes Cancer Researchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers. by Kate Yandell More Posts