Winter 2016/2017 Vol. 06 Issue 04
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer and the MicrobiomeAltering the gut microbiota and microbiome could become a strategy for cancer prevention and treatment.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Forward Look
Addressing Depression in Adult Cancer Survivors | Little Consensus on Ovarian Cancer Monitoring | Longer Treatment May Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients | No Link Found Between IVF and Breast Cancer Risk | Report Links Excess Weight to Eight More Cancer Types | The Impact of Rising Drug Costs | What Is CRISPR? | World Cancer Day: Accelerating Progress
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Your Cancer Guide
Ways to Find Meaning in LifeA cancer diagnosis can prompt survivors to question or deepen their faith.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Being a Parent While Caring for OneTake these steps to delegate responsibilities and strike a balance.
by Liz Seegert
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First Person
How To Be An Effective Cancer EducatorA breast cancer survivor recounts how she became a resource for others.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Faith and FortitudeA cancer survivor embarks on a spiritual journey to Poland and finds inspiration in a local cancer hospital.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Making a MatchOncologists and researchers are looking for new drug combinations that extend patient survival without worsening side effects, but it's a daunting task.
by Stephen Ornes
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Screening Gets PersonalConflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms?
by Kate Yandell
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Survivor Profile
Going Full BoreSusan Leighton, a 19-year survivor, is a powerful advocate for ovarian cancer research. Her advocacy, which began locally in northern Alabama, has reached the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Defense.
by Sue Rochman
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Q&A
Cooking Through CancerCancer survivor Ann Ogden Gaffney left her job in fashion to teach other cancer survivors how to cook.
by Kate Yandell
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersCoping with a difficult parent, sexual activity during treatment, and talking with children about inheritable cancers.
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Get Involved
Diversifying DonorsA diverse donor pool benefits patients in need of bone marrow transplants.
by Lindsey Konkel
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In the Moment- Winter 2016/2017Darla Moore, Janiela Roachford, Roseanne Venturino.
Reports on breast density inform women of their status but raise questions about what to do next.
by Robin Roenker
Injection Immunotherapies Get FDA ApprovalGiving immunotherapy drugs as injections, rather than intravenously, means patients can spend less time in the hospital or treatment center.
by Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore
Designing Clinical Trials for the PatientChallenges in developing and studying treatments call for new ways of thinking about cancer research.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Treating Smoldering Multiple MyelomaA monoclonal antibody drug reduced the risk of smoldering myeloma progressing to multiple myeloma in patients at high risk for disease progression.
by Sandra Gordon
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AACR IO: Revolutionizing Treatment through ImmunotherapyThe AACR’s immuno-oncology meeting brings together the leading experts in immunotherapy to accelerate progress in cancer science and medicine.
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A New Resource Provides a Sanctuary for Black TNBC PatientsThe Black TNBC Sanctuary was created to help Black women with triple-negative breast cancer get answers about their diagnosis and care.
Dr. Humberto M. Guiot: Targeting Pancreatic Cancer in a Community-Based Clinical Trial
