Winter 2012/2013 | Cancer Today

Winter 2012/2013 Vol. 02 Issue 04

Editor's Letter

The Patient-Doctor Partnership

For cancer patients, high-quality communication with their doctors is key.

by Jessica Gorman
Forward Look

Can Genetic Ancestry Help Explain Cancer Risk? | Carrying a Heavy Burden | Choosing End-of-Life Care | Confronting Lung Cancer Stigma | Guiding Patients From Screening Through Treatment | The Cancer Genome Atlas | Vitamin E and Cancer Risk
Your Cancer Guide

Workplace Stress Buster

This checklist can help you manage job issues during or after cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper
Caregiving With Confidence

Be Kind to Yourself

To care for your loved one, take steps to care for yourself.

by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
First Person

Keeping Sight of Hope

A survivor keeps an eye on what's ahead after a rare cancer diagnosis.

by Sue Russell
Cutting Cancer’s Engine

Renewed interest in research about metabolism, the process cells use to fuel their growth, could lead to new types of cancer treatments.

by Stephen Ornes
Cyber Therapy

Finding support online is getting easier. Are these groups for you?

by Melissa Weber
Missing the Mark

Only one-third of new cancer therapies or drug combinations tested in phase III clinical trials prove to be better than the standard of care. Researchers explain why and how they are aiming to improve the odds.

by Sue Rochman
Survivor Profile

Let’s Talk

Drawing on her own struggle with the emotional pain of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, Lee Miller empowers other patients to effectively communicate with their doctors.

by Jenny Song
Survivor Profile

Patients’ Rights Powerhouse

Myra Christopher wages a personal battle with a rare cancer while continuing to passionately advocate for patients.

by Charlotte Huff
Yesterday & Today

The Sex Machine vs. Prostate Cancer

Even cancer couldn't slow down James Brown.

by Jocelyn Selim
Healthy Habits

Going With the Grain | Walk the Walk
Q&A

Gaining the Benefits of Early Detection

As first lady of Moldova, Margareta Timofti aims to increase cancer awareness and survival in one of Europe's poorest nations.

by Sue Rochman
Sound Advice

Your Questions, Our Answers

On supporting teens with cancer, reducing cancer risk and having a child after cancer.
Get Involved

Research Studies Need You

Breast cancer survivor AnneMarie Ciccarella discovered an interest in scientific research.

by Yvonne Lee
In the Moment

Julia Wiley, Tony Handler, Michael B. Lawing, Lori Petitti

Cancer Talk

New studies find that electronic cigarettes trail other methods in helping people quit smoking, but they are growing in popularity among teens.

by Teresa Bergen

A Look at Disparities Across Cancer Care

A new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From Reports

Changes to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.

by Karon Warren

The Mental Toll of a Cancer Diagnosis

New studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.

by Pamela Rafalow Grossman

From the AACR

Using Lymphocytes to Attack Tumors

Sooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
Closing Disparities Through Genetic Testing

Olufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
AACR and AACI Collaborate to Advocate for Cancer Research Funding

Federal funding could help cancer centers rebuild from the devastating effects of the pandemic.