Editor's Letter

Immunotherapy is a breakthrough in cancer treatment, but more research is needed to broaden its impact.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Forward Look

Affordable Care Act to Cover Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Drugs | An Herbal Surprise | Cancer Death Rates Continue to Decline in U.S. | Clues to Stomach Cancer Discovered in South America | Gazing on Cancer | Gut Reaction | Moving Closer to a Menthol Ban? | Push Needed to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates | Unraveling the Genetics of Cancer

Your Cancer Guide

Anxiety is a normal response to the challenges of cancer. A number of strategies can help you through it.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Caregivers are vital to keep the cancer patient well-nourished.

by Michelle Johnston-Fleece

Palliative care can be offered to cancer patients at any point in their illness, beginning with the initial diagnosis. New research points to its effectiveness.

by Melissa Weber

New treatments that harness the power of the immune system are taking aim at many common cancers.

by Alexandra Goho

We already reduce, reuse and recycle. But cancer researchers are exploring a fourth R–repurpose–using drugs approved for treating other diseases to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.

by Stephen Ornes

Survivor Profile

Gymnast 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

Yesterday & Today

Bob 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

Healthy Habits

Always a Good Time to Quit | Too Sweet?

Q&A

Cate Edwards honors her mother, Elizabeth Edwards, who died in 2010, by campaigning for more metastatic breast cancer resources.

by Susan FitzGerald

Sound Advice

On understanding CT scans and cancer risk, juicing fruits and vegetables, and knowing what to expect if your loved one begins hospice care.

Get Involved

Cancer survivor starts organization to make sure cancer patients have thriving gardens.

by Amanda Koehler

Alexa Score, Jim Morrison, Lesley Kendall.