Winter 2016/2017 Vol. 06 Issue 04
-
From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and the Microbiome
Altering the gut microbiota and microbiome could become a strategy for cancer prevention and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
-
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
-
Your Cancer Guide
Ways to Find Meaning in Life
A cancer diagnosis can prompt survivors to question or deepen their faith.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
-
Caregiving With Confidence
Being a Parent While Caring for One
Take these steps to delegate responsibilities and strike a balance.
by Liz Seegert
-
First Person
How To Be An Effective Cancer Educator
A breast cancer survivor recounts how she became a resource for others.
by Cynthia Ryan
-
Faith and Fortitude
A cancer survivor embarks on a spiritual journey to Poland and finds inspiration in a local cancer hospital.
by Cynthia Ryan
-
Making a Match
Oncologists 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
-
Screening Gets Personal
Conflicting 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
-
Survivor Profile
Going Full Bore
Susan 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
-
Q&A
Cooking Through Cancer
Cancer survivor Ann Ogden Gaffney left her job in fashion to teach other cancer survivors how to cook.
by Kate Yandell
-
Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
Coping with a difficult parent, sexual activity during treatment, and talking with children about inheritable cancers.
-
Get Involved
Diversifying Donors
A diverse donor pool benefits patients in need of bone marrow transplants.
by Lindsey Konkel
-
In the Moment- Winter 2016/2017
Darla Moore, Janiela Roachford, Roseanne Venturino.
Cancer Talk
Results 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
Understanding Disparities in Melanoma DiagnosisBlack men with melanoma are more likely than other populations to die of the disease. Here’s why, and what to look for.
by Kyle Bagenstose