Winter 2016/2017 Vol. 06 Issue 04
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and the MicrobiomeAltering the gut microbiota and microbiome could become a strategy for cancer prevention and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Addressing Depression in Adult Cancer Survivors | Little Consensus on Ovarian Cancer Monitoring | Longer Treatment May Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients | No Link Found Between IVF and Breast Cancer Risk | Report Links Excess Weight to Eight More Cancer Types | The Impact of Rising Drug Costs | What Is CRISPR? | World Cancer Day: Accelerating Progress
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Your Cancer Guide
Ways to Find Meaning in LifeA cancer diagnosis can prompt survivors to question or deepen their faith.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Being a Parent While Caring for OneTake these steps to delegate responsibilities and strike a balance.
by Liz Seegert
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First Person
How To Be An Effective Cancer EducatorA breast cancer survivor recounts how she became a resource for others.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Faith and FortitudeA cancer survivor embarks on a spiritual journey to Poland and finds inspiration in a local cancer hospital.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Making a MatchOncologists and researchers are looking for new drug combinations that extend patient survival without worsening side effects, but it's a daunting task.
by Stephen Ornes
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Screening Gets PersonalConflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms?
by Kate Yandell
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Survivor Profile
Going Full BoreSusan Leighton, a 19-year survivor, is a powerful advocate for ovarian cancer research. Her advocacy, which began locally in northern Alabama, has reached the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense.
by Sue Rochman
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Q&A
Cooking Through CancerCancer survivor Ann Ogden Gaffney left her job in fashion to teach other cancer survivors how to cook.
by Kate Yandell
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersCoping with a difficult parent, sexual activity during treatment, and talking with children about inheritable cancers.
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Get Involved
Diversifying DonorsA diverse donor pool benefits patients in need of bone marrow transplants.
by Lindsey Konkel
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In the Moment- Winter 2016/2017Darla Moore, Janiela Roachford, Roseanne Venturino.
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.
