Cancer In America

Research suggests that black patients, as a whole, aren't receiving the same level of treatment as white patients. Can building better bonds between doctors and patients help?

by Charlotte Huff

Q&A

Brenda Elsagher finds that comedy can comfort after a cancer diagnosis.

by Ronni Gordon

Forward Look

Does the word “cancer” discourage patients with very early disease from fully considering all their options?

by Stephen Ornes

Forward Look

Researchers surprised that radiation may cause “chemobrain.”

by Melissa Weber

Parents with cancer face special challenges. New points of connection can help you be there for your kids.

by Jen A. Miller

New insights about HPV's role in multiple cancers are rapidly expanding, as are thoughts about who should be vaccinated against the virus, and why.

by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman

Forward Look

Ups and downs keep coming for Avastin as studies report on its effects for different cancers.

by Sue Rochman

First Person

Despite the foreign terrain, family, friends and faith help a cancer patient find familiarity and comfort.

by Cynthia Ryan

Your Cancer Guide

Support should include love, normalcy and age-appropriate information.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

A new type of clinical trial aims to identify which drug is the best fit for each patient's tumor. Can this innovative model expedite new drug approvals?

by Sue Rochman