-
The Weight of Obesity on Cancer PatientsOverweight and obese patients face worse side effects and survival odds than others with the same cancer. New efforts aim to help them get better care, become healthier and live longer.
by Melissa Weber
-
Life and Health After Childhood CancerSurvival for children with cancer has improved dramatically, but longer life has revealed long-term health concerns.
by Sharon Reynolds
-
Sound Advice
Fall 2014vol 04 | issue 03
Dealing with chemo brain, keeping fit during treatment, and addressing caregiver depression. -
Get Involved
A Canvas for CancerElizabeth's Canvas offers free art classes to those affected by cancer.
by Leigh Zaleski
-
Editor's Letter
Eat to LiveManaging your weight can help reduce your risk for cancer or cancer recurrence.
by Kevin McLaughlin
-
Forward Look
Eating WellWalter Willett believes research will show that a healthy diet can reduce cancer risk. Here's why.
by Sue Rochman
-
Forward Look
Cool-Headed Chemo May Reduce Hair LossScalp cooling method is attracting more attention in the United States.
by Yasmine Iqbal
-
Forward Look
More Patients to Have Access to Navigator ProgramsCommission on Cancer accreditation will require navigator services.
by Marilyn Fenichel
-
Your Cancer Guide
My Treatment Is Over: Now What?Be patient with yourself while adjusting to life after treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
-
Caregiving With Confidence
Bringing It HomeFollow these steps to ready yourself for providing care at home.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
Using high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.
by Sandra Gordon
Financial Screenings for People with CancerCancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.
by Pamela Appea
Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend SurvivalStudy shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.
by Kyle Bagenstose
-
AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy ResearchA grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
-
Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet HomeNew cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.
Alexis Browning
