Winter 2020/2021 Vol. 10 Issue 04
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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
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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
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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
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Policy Matters
Cancer Scientists Support COVID-19 Response
Researchers study ways to improve telehealth capabilities, clinical trials and health disparities.
by Trevan Locke, PhD
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Get Involved
Smiling Faces
Rich Nardiello seeks to bring a smile to children with cancer.
by Bradley Jones
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Facts and Stats
2020: Cancer in the U.S.
Data collected from cancer registries help chart the national burden of cancer.
by Bradley Jones
Cancer Talk
A recent study investigated why some young cancer survivors did not want the HPV vaccine and how they can be better served.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
The Future of Cancer CareForum discusses next-generation technologies that will guide oncology research and patient care in the years to come.
by Thomas Celona
On Wearing a Brave Face for Myself and OthersA woman living with lung cancer reflects on the contrast between how people see her and how she feels as someone living with metastatic disease.
by Suzanne Adriana Remington
Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
From the AACR
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How Do Diet and Exercise Help Prevent Cancer?
Many people know what they should do to reduce cancer risk. But it’s not always clear to the general public why or how these behaviors affect cancer risk.
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From Dry January to Sober October: Cutting Back on Alcohol
If you toasted 2023 with champagne, then woke up pledging a month of sobriety, you’re not alone.
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Drugging the Elusive KRAS
