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Forward Look

Image courtesy of the Union for International Cancer Control February 4 is World Cancer Day, an international effort to increase cancer awareness and education to reduce preventable cancer deaths. World Cancer Day 2017 marks the midpoint of a three-year campaign, “We Can. I Can.” The overarching goal has been to encourage everyone, everywhere—from government health organizations […]

by Sue Rochman

Survivor Profile

Reasons to Dream

Despite 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

Q&A

A Rare Drive

Chordoma survivor Josh Sommer brings together researchers and patients to develop better treatments for an uncommon cancer.

by Kate Yandell

Forward Look

Cancer Centers Unite to Increase HPV Vaccination Rates

Joint statement recommends girls and boys be vaccinated before age 13.

by Cameron Walker

Survivor Profile

In Support and Service

Retired Army colonel and prostate cancer survivor Jim Williams asks men to pay better attention to their health.

by Lauren Gravitz

Survivor Profile

Living in the Here and Now

A metastatic melanoma survivor is hopeful but realistic as new treatments become available.

by Jenny Song

Survivor Profile

Stop the Silence

Cancer survivor Cherry Sloan-Medrano works to encourage a conversation about cancer among Asians in the U.S.

by Jenny Song

Yesterday & Today

Taking Her Place

Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman nominated for vice president on a major-party ticket, used her political prowess to advocate for women's equality. In 1998, she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

by Sharlene George