Winter 2020/2021 | Cancer Today

Winter 2020/2021 Vol. 10 Issue 04

From the Editor-in-Chief

Intercepting Cancer by Tackling Precancer

Research on premalignancy is needed to fully tap the potential of cancer interception.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
Forward Look

Doing More With Less | Minimizing Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting | Scanning Disparities | Support Services Help Improve Patient Outcomes | Watch Your Mouth | What’s Next? Winter 2020/2021
Your Cancer Guide

New Rules of Engagement

As the pandemic continues, cancer patients and survivors must weight fears of possible infection with their need to live fully.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Anticipatory Grief

When a loved one has advanced cancer, it's common to mourn the loss that hasn't happened yet.

by Karen J. Bannan
Policy Matters

Cancer Scientists Support COVID-19 Response

Researchers study ways to improve telehealth capabilities, clinical trials and health disparities.

by Trevan Locke, PhD
Are Liquid Biopsies Ready for the Clinic?

Sophisticated blood tests offer a less invasive way to characterize cancers, guide treatment and catch recurrences sooner, but tissue biopsies remain the gold standard.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Getting Serious About Depression

Cancer survivors have higher rates of depression than the general population, but many don't know help is available.

by Cameron Walker
Multiple Myeloma: Choosing Your Path

New therapies provide hope and options for people as they monitor and manage this incurable blood cancer.

by Tara Haelle
Survivor Profile

A Voice at Risk

Rob Paulsen has voiced hundreds of animated characters, but as he prepared to return to a beloved role, cancer threatened his livelihood.

by Bradley Jones

Healthy Habits

Clearing the Fog | Health Nuts
Q&A

Ethics in Practice

Rebecca Dresser explores the history and burdens of clinical trials through the lens of a cancer survivor and medical ethicist.

by Marci A. Landsmann
Sound Advice

Your Questions, Our Answers

Experts answer questions about limiting exposure to the coronavirus, how to talk about a cancer recurrence with loved ones, and strategies for dealing with a loss of health insurance.

Get Involved

Smiling Faces

Rich Nardiello seeks to bring a smile to children with cancer.

by Bradley Jones
Facts and Stats

2020: Cancer in the U.S.

Data collected from cancer registries help chart the national burden of cancer.

by Bradley Jones

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Cancer Talk

Advanced Care Planning Leads to More Comfort-based Care

Preparing for future health decisions helps ensure care is suited to your priorities.

by Karon Warren

Drop in Cancer Diagnoses Under COVID-19 Raises Alarms

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 Exposure

Researchers 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 Radiation

Study suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.

by Jon Kelvey

Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH: Bringing Cervical Cancer Treatment to More Women

An 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.
From the Bench: Creative Approaches in Cancer Research

Insects 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.