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Taking Action

Advocacy

  • 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

  • Q&A

    Conversation Starter

    Cancer survivor Emily McDowell creates greeting cards that give people the words to talk about a difficult disease.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Editor's Letter

    Scientists and Survivors

    Executive Editor Kevin McLaughlin highlights stories from the Summer 2015 issue of 'Cancer Today.'

    by Kevin McLaughlin

  • The Cost of Cancer

    Expensive treatments can leave patients with a mountain of debt. Resources are available to help.

    by Bara Vaida

  • Forward Look

    Shining a Spotlight on Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Q&A with Musa Mayer, breast cancer survivor and founding member of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance.

    by Yasmine Iqbal