Winter 2022/2023 | Cancer Today

From the Editor-in-Chief

Taking Aim at Cancer

Therapeutic antibodies carry ‘payloads’ to destroy cancer cells.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
Forward Look

Treating Brain Metastases | Many Online Pharmacies Are Illegitimate | What’s Next | Losing Heart | Cancer Clinical Trials May Get a Boost From Telehealth | A New Breast Cancer Subtype
Your Cancer Guide

Finding Light in Winter’s Darkness

Colder temperatures, gray skies and shorter days can dampen the spirits, which can heighten sadness associated with cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Creating Calm in Chaos

A prepacked bag of essential and not-so-essential items can provide structure and comfort to people with cancer during treatment.

by K.J. Bannan
Policy Matters

Stemming the E-Cigarette Epidemic

An updated AACR-ASCO joint statement recommends steps for policymakers to lower e-cigarette use among youth and young adults.

by Roy S. Herbst, MD, PhD
Cervical Cancer: A Global Challenge

Low- and middle-income countries make inroads against a preventable and treatable cancer.

by Erin O’Donnell

Mysterious Microbes

Scientists look to decode the role of intestinal bacteria in our responses to immunotherapy.

by Natalie Slivinski
An Ongoing Discussion

Physicians are often hesitant to bring up end-of-life care discussions with their patients. People being treated for cancer may need to frame questions to determine their own goals of care.

by Cameron Walker
Survivor Profile

Rising to the Challenge

James R. Scott uses his experiences with bladder cancer to be a light for others.

by Lindsey Konkel Neabore

Healthy Habits

Vital Veggies | Protect the ‘Gateway to the Body’
Q&A

The FDA’s Risk-Benefit Framework

Using the withdrawal of Avastin’s approval for breast cancer as a case study, Mikkael A. Sekeres’ new book analyzes the U.S. drug approval process.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Sound Advice

What are healthy ways to deal with cancer-related anxiety? | How can I prevent hair loss from chemotherapy? | What options do caregivers have for taking time away from work?

Study finds supervised physical activity can help improve quality of life and reduce fatigue among people with metastatic breast cancer.

by Thomas Celona

PSMA PET imaging is helping clinicians more accurately stage prostate cancer and provide precision treatment.

by Sandra Gordon

Evidence grows that some people with HER2-positive breast cancer may do well on HER2-targeted therapy alone.

by Myles Starr

Low rates of germline genetic testing in cancer patients means information that could affect treatment isn’t available.

by Jon Kelvey

Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More Women

An innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer could save lives in low- and middle-income countries as well as underserved areas in the U.S.
From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer Research

Insects that smell cancer, new CRISPR delivery tools, and a cancer-fighting battery—the AACR's new blog series, From the Bench, highlights creative approaches in cancer research.