Summer 2022 Vol. 12 Issue 02
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From the Editor-in-Chief
RAS as an ‘Undruggable’ Drug TargetNew therapies are being developed to attack a previously untreatable cancer mutation.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Marking Cancer MilestonesFind unique ways to honor significant dates as you move forward after cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Learning Your LimitsAs a caregiver, you want to be there for your loved ones, but it's also necessary to take time for yourself.
by K.J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
A Groundbreaking Report on COVID-19 and CancerThe report released by the American Association for Cancer Research includes a Call to Action that offers a roadmap for policymakers to better prepare and respond to the next pandemic.
by Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD
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The Pain of GriefPeople affected by cancer often experience intense feelings of loss when those around them die of the disease.
by Charlotte Huff
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Comorbidity: Treating the Whole PatientPatients with cancer often have at least one other chronic disease. Researchers hope to shine a light on how conditions and treatments interact in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and other cancer types.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Disparities in Cervical CancerMany women are being diagnosed with cervical cancer, despite the availability of tools to prevent and diagnose the disease. Black and Hispanic women and low-income and rural populations are especially vulnerable.
by Natalie Slivinski
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Survivor Profile
Control What You CanBusiness leader CiCi Rojas takes life lessons from lymphoma.
by Lindsey Konkel Neabore
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Q&A
Show Me You CareTheresa Brown, who was a nurse when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, writes about deep gaps in her own care.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Get Involved
Blankets of SupportTeenage cancer survivor provides comfort to children with cancer.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
Driving Down Lung Cancer DeathsScreenings, treatment advances and declines in smoking have led to a decrease in lung cancer death rates.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
FDA approval expands treatment options for people with metastatic breast cancer that expresses minimal levels of HER2.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons Learned as a Caregiver and PatientAfter caring for her husband during his cancer treatment, Miriam Díaz-Gilbert was prepared to face her DCIS diagnosis.
by Miriam Díaz-Gilbert
Screening Options for People With Dense BreastsReports on breast density inform women of their status but raise questions about what to do next.
by Robin Roenker
Injection Immunotherapies Get FDA ApprovalGiving immunotherapy drugs as injections, rather than intravenously, means patients can spend less time in the hospital or treatment center.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
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Inaugural AACR IO Conference Kicks Off With Celebration of Immune CheckpointsImmune checkpoint icons James Allison and Arlene Sharpe shared their journeys and a look ahead on the opening night of the inaugural AACR IO conference.
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A New Resource Provides a Sanctuary for Black TNBC PatientsThe Black TNBC Sanctuary was created to help Black women with triple-negative breast cancer get answers about their diagnosis and care.
Dr. Humberto M. Guiot: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer in a Community-Based Clinical Trial
