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

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

Healthy Habits

Eating fruits in teen years associated with lower breast cancer risk later.

by Lindsey Konkel

Healthy Habits

Healthier lifestyles could cut cancer deaths in half.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Forward Look

Many men with untreated prostate cancer are not getting proper follow-up.

by Heather Stringer

Forward Look

New study shows impact of missed treatments.

by Marilyn Fenichel

For patients with chronic blood cancers, the early intervention mantra of cancer does not always apply.

by Sue Rochman

Bacteria can be friend or foe—or both. Researchers are looking at bacteria to boost the effectiveness of cancer treatments, even if they don't fully understand how the tiny organisms work.

by Stephen Ornes

Editor's Letter

Watching and waiting for cancer to progress can be an alternative to active treatment.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Forward Look

Q&A with neurosurgeon Peter Dirks on stem cells and brain cancer.

by Chris Palmer