Summer 2014 Vol. 04 Issue 02
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Editor's Letter
A Place in the ShadeMany people still consider a tan “healthy” and don't take measures to protect their skin from the sun.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
A Global Perspective on Cancer | African-Americans at Higher Risk for Multiple Myeloma | Cool-Headed Chemo May Reduce Hair Loss | Efforts Underway to Raise the Legal Age to Buy Tobacco | FDA Proposes Action on E-Cigarettes | Get Sun Smart | More Patients to Have Access to Navigator Programs | The Vitamin Hype | You’ve Got Mail
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Your Cancer Guide
My Treatment Is Over: Now What?Be patient with yourself while adjusting to life after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Bringing It HomeFollow these steps to ready yourself for providing care at home.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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First Person
Never Alone: A Family JourneyA mother and daughter exchange thoughts about their “full-family experience” facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Mary (Dicey) Jackson Scroggins and Nneka Scroggins
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A Balancing ActDiabetes increases cancer risk, and a dual diagnosis of cancer and diabetes complicates treatment and prognosis.
by Stephen Ornes
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A New Look at SpiritualityAddressing the spiritual health of cancer patients is now recognized as an essential aspect of quality care.
by Sue Rochman
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Navigating the Health Care MazeHealth insurance expert Karen Pollitz breaks down the impact of the Affordable Care Act on cancer patients and survivors.
by Sarah Webb
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Survivor Profile
Brewing a BusinessWhile getting their new coffee business off the ground, John and Pat Curry took John's cancer treatment one step at a time.
by Jen A. Miller
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Survivor Profile
Knowing Her OptionsWhen Christina McEvoy was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, she took the reins of her care, traveling more than 600 miles for treatment and returning home to help other melanoma survivors.
by Melissa Davlin
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Yesterday & Today
Shining a Light60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradley tried to “shine a light in a dark corner” through his work, but he kept his long struggle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia private.
by Brittany Moya del Pino
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersOn handling finances during cancer, skin care during radiation therapy, and getting a good night's sleep.
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Get Involved
Taking the Chill Out of ChemoTeenager starts Get Cozy During Chemo to provide blankets for cancer patients in treatment.
by Leigh Zaleski
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In the Moment- Summer 2014Matthew Englander, Debra Hesse, Alayna Williamson.
Advocates bring the patient perspective to the AACR Annual Meeting 2024 and leave with tools to better communicate advances in care to others.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Lifestyle Choices and CancerWhat 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
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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.
