Winter 2013/2014 Vol. 03 Issue 04
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Editor's Letter
A 50-Year MilestoneEfforts 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 ChemotherapyPlanning ahead will help you and your family cope better with treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Managing Side EffectsHelp 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 DivideIn 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 HeartSpecialized cardio-oncology clinics are helping cancer patients avoid or manage heart problems.
by Charlotte Huff
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Prostate Cancer, RedefinedThe determination that not every prostate cancer is life-threatening is changing treatment.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Survivor Profile
The Jazz EvangelistEven 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 VisionCharles 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 AsideLisa 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 AnswersOn 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 HomeNicholas 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 2013/2014Owen Dodd, Mike Rose, Lauren May
What people eat and drink and their level of physical activity can affect their risk of having cancer. New interventions aim to reduce risk factors.
by Kevin McLaughlin
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening OptionsTests currently in development seek to offer greater accuracy and reach more people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Endometrial Cancer and Screening for Lynch SyndromeAACR highlights team research that led to Lynch syndrome testing for all people with endometrial cancer in the U.K.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Improving Glioblastoma TreatmentPhase I clinical trial finds adding a radiosensitizer may improve radiation’s ability to kill this fast-growing brain cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More WomenAn 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.
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From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer ResearchInsects 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.
