Winter 2013/2014 Vol. 03 Issue 04
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Editor's Letter
A 50-Year Milestone
Efforts to curb smoking have come a long way, but more work needs to be done.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Your Cancer Guide
Preparing for Chemotherapy
Planning ahead will help you and your family cope better with treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Managing Side Effects
Help your loved one get a step ahead in handling the unwanted side effects of treatment.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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Health Care Reform: What Does It Mean for You?
The complex and controversial Affordable Care Act includes reforms that could benefit cancer patients and survivors.
by Bara Vaida
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India’s Rural Divide
In the Indian state of Gujarat, an American cancer survivor finds that ongoing efforts are aiming to improve cancer awareness and services for rural women, who often do not have the same access to health care as many urban women in India.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Matters of the Heart
Specialized cardio-oncology clinics are helping cancer patients avoid or manage heart problems.
by Charlotte Huff
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Prostate Cancer, Redefined
The determination that not every prostate cancer is life-threatening is changing treatment.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Survivor Profile
The Jazz Evangelist
Even through cancer treatment, jazz pianist and radio show host Billy Foster is ensuring that jazz is passed on to future generations.
by Jenny Song
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Yesterday & Today
Comic Vision
Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, was a major figure in the history of the American comic strip. Since his death from colorectal cancer more than a decade ago, screening and new treatments have improved detection and survival.
by Debra Gordon
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Q&A
Pushing Fear Aside
Lisa Niemi Swayze advocates for research after losing her husband, actor Patrick Swayze, to pancreatic cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
On finding the best fit for cancer care, making decisions about genetic counseling and testing, and keeping others informed about your condition.
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Get Involved
When Cancer Hits Home
Nicholas Arquette started an organization to provide support to children who have a parent with cancer.
by Amanda Koehler
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In the Moment- Winter 2013/2014
Owen Dodd, Mike Rose, Lauren May
Cancer Talk
Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.
by Karon Warren
Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises AlarmsResults of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey