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Forward Look
African-Americans at Higher Risk for Multiple MyelomaResearchers aim to identify possible reasons.
by Sue Rochman
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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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Forward Look
Gut ReactionNew research suggests a link between gut bacteria and colorectal cancer.
by Melissa Weber
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Yesterday & Today
Everybody’s Little BuddyBob Denver's portrayal of a bumbling first mate on Gilligan's Island helped make the TV sitcom a pop culture icon. Decades after the show aired, Denver was diagnosed with an uncommon variety of throat cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Forward Look
Affordable Care Act to Cover Breast Cancer Risk Reduction DrugsMedications are an option for high-risk women, but few use them.
by Sue Rochman
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Healthy Habits
Too Sweet?More thumbs down for sugar-sweetened beverages, as study links sugary drinks with endometrial cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Q&A
Elevating AwarenessCate Edwards honors her mother, Elizabeth Edwards, who died in 2010, by campaigning for more metastatic breast cancer resources.
by Susan FitzGerald
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Survivor Profile
Regaining Her BalanceGymnast Shannon Miller's focus and agility helped her capture seven Olympic medals before she was 20. But the most decorated U.S. gymnast in history struggled to overcome the shock of her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.
by Kevin Begos
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Forward Look
Clues to Stomach Cancer Discovered in South AmericaFindings could help in cancer prevention.
by Alexandra Goho
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Forward Look
Push Needed to Increase HPV Vaccination RatesPresident's Cancer Panel stresses reducing 'missed opportunities.'
by Sue Rochman
Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Access to Cancer CareA study at the AACR Cancer Health Disparities Conference found more people got quality cancer care after the ACA went into effect.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
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Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
