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Editor's Letter

A 50-Year Milestone

Efforts to curb smoking have come a long way, but more work needs to be done.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Forward Look

Bane or Boon for Smokers’ Health?

FDA weighs regulations for burgeoning e-cigarette market.

by Sharon Reynolds

Health Care Reform: What Does It Mean for You?

The complex and controversial Affordable Care Act includes reforms that could benefit cancer patients and survivors.

by Bara Vaida

Editor's Letter

Cancer Research: Worth Paying For

Kevin McLaughlin discusses how one survivor's faith in science underscores the importance of continued funding for cancer research.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Forward Look

Truth in Advertising

Several countries explore legality of requiring cigarettes to carry graphic pictures and health warnings.

by Sue Rochman

Forward Look

Coming Up Short

A limited supply of cancer medications is affecting care.

by Steve McIver

Editor's Letter

Making Plans

A cancer diagnosis can quickly change your “other plans.”

by Kevin McLaughlin

Forward Look

Paying a Steep Price

New laws are pushing health insurers to make oral cancer drugs affordable.

by Betty Russell

Forward Look

Rally for Medical Research

“More progress, more hope, more life.” Photo © AACR / Vera LaMarche 2013 That was the rallying cry of the thousands of researchers, patient advocates and cancer survivors who attended the Rally for Medical Research, held April 8 in Washington, D.C. Their goal was to draw attention to the devastating impact that across-the-board federal spending […]

by Marci A. Landsmann