People with cancer and their loved ones find ways for their voices to be heard without filters.

by Bradley Jones

My most meaningful moments at my first cancer research conference came from embracing my experience as a patient—not as a researcher.

by Jamie Aten

Minister and thyroid cancer survivor Thurselle C. Williams speaks at conferences and events about cancer awareness and, ultimately, healing following her 2016 diagnosis.

by Erin L. Boyle

A clinical trial comparing acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy found that they are both helpful for people who are experiencing sleep problems after cancer treatment.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock

Survivor Profile

ESPN reporter Holly Rowe worked through melanoma treatment.

by Lindsey Konkel

Policy Matters

The meeting underscored the importance of NIH funding for cancer research.

by Elizabeth KS Barksdale, PhD

Get Involved

Patient navigators can help cancer patients tackle the trickier points of accessing health care.

by Carisa D. Brewster

Cancer patient advocates who review research proposals can provide valuable perspective.

by Bob Riter, Monica Vakiner and Carole Baas

A proposed federal rule says that patients must be informed after mammograms if they have dense breasts.

by Carly Weeks

Survivors and advocates display their posters alongside the work of thousands of cancer researchers.

by Kevin McLaughlin