Winter 2023/2024 Vol. 13 Issue 04
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer Treatment: Can Less Be More?Molecular profiling that has led to spectacular advances in cancer treatment may also improve cancer survivorship.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
The Reality of Chemo BrainLearn ways to work through moments of fogginess and forgetfulness as you recover from cancer.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Falling ShortPeople feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities can help ease the burden if they learn to ask for help.
by K.J. Bannan
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Policy Matters
Taking Action to Support Cancer ResearchThe AACR releases AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023, announces Cancer Centers Alliance, and joins 11th Rally for Medical Research.
by Benjamin Krinsky, PhD
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Controlling Peripheral Neuropathy
Researchers are looking at ways to lessen and even prevent the debilitating chemotherapy-related side effect that causes numbness and pain in the hands and feet.
by Cameron Walker
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Moving the Needle on Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer remains incurable, but researchers’ understanding of the molecular features of the disease is leading to additional treatments.
by Erin O’Donnell
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Progress in Rare Cancers
With the rise of patient-driven research and registries, scientists are making advances in understanding, diagnosing and treating many of the least common cancer types.
by Kendall K. Morgan
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Survivor Profile
A Can-Do SpiritNavy veteran and two-time cancer survivor Bruce Wright helps other veterans secure benefits for their health conditions.
by Lindsey Konkel Neabore
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Get Involved
A Helping HandThe Singletons take care of the shopping so single parents can focus on their cancer treatments.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
Cancer’s Economic ImpactBetween 2020 and 2050, cancer is expected to cost the global economy $25 trillion.
by Thomas Celona
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