Fall 2016 Vol. 06 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Geriatric Oncology: Cancer Care Comes of Age?A medical subspecialty focusing on older adults with cancer is emerging as the U.S. population ages.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Choosing the Right ResponseTake a no-apologies approach in response to insensitive remarks.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Final WishesAdvance care planning can ease stress for both patients and caregivers.
by Carly O'Brien
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A Rural Challenge
Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3 percent of oncologists practice in them. Health care providers are establishing rural outposts and using advanced technology to diagnose and treat patients living in the country.
by Charlotte Huff
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Cancer Comes Out
Members of LGBT community are at greater risk for some types of cancer. And those with cancer face challenges in getting the care and support they need.
by Cameron Walker
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Survivor Profile
Reasons to DreamDespite a metastatic lung cancer diagnosis, Emily Bennett Taylor was able to look beyond the illness in 2012 to her dream of raising a family. Today, with no evidence of disease, she is the mother of two baby girls.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Yesterday & Today
A Force of NatureKnown for the Christmas classic Santa Baby and her role as Catwoman in the 1960s TV series Batman, Eartha Kitt wowed audiences with her dancing, singing and acting. Her 2006 colorectal cancer diagnosis shocked those who knew her.
by Sharlene George
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Q&A
A Rare DriveChordoma survivor Josh Sommer brings together researchers and patients to develop better treatments for an uncommon cancer.
by Kate Yandell
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersAnxiety about cellphones and cancer, crowdfunding to help pay the bills, and the side effects of steroids.
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Get Involved
A Time to RelaxSpa treatments offer silver linings for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
by Kate Yandell
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In the Moment- Fall 2016
Al Horwedel, Raina Joshi, Zoie Lewandowski.
More than half of patients who participated in a program offering online second opinions were recommended a change to their treatment plan.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Musical Toxicity an Effect of Cancer TreatmentStudy finding cancer treatment affects ability to play or sing music highlights need for physical therapy, experts say.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Treatment Lags Behind Guidelines for Many Men With Prostate CancerGuidelines for treating advanced prostate cancer changed in 2017, but a recent study indicated many patients were not being treated accordingly.
by Laura Gesualdi Gilmore
Treating HER2-ultralow Breast CancerFDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon