Fall 2017 Vol. 07 Issue 03
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Metabolism and CancerCan cancer's dependence on sugar help researchers find new targets to treat the disease?
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Your Cancer Guide
Clinical Trial ConsiderationsLearn what questions to ask before participating in a study.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
The Dangers of Caring Too MuchShifting some responsibilities may empower your loved one and strengthen your relationship.
by Aimee Swartz
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Breaking Down a Cancer DiagnosisDuring her husband's treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, Jan Manarite learned what questions to ask. Now she shares what she learned with others.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Cancer Control in the CommunitySuccessful public health initiatives to prevent, detect and treat cancer require widespread community participation.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Challenges Remain for Kids With CancerMore children are being treated successfully for cancer. Yet researchers continue searching for new therapies that will help kids who don't respond to standard treatments.
by Cameron Walker
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Scholarships for SurvivorsCancer survivor creates scholarship fund for young adult cancer survivors.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Vaccines: Looking Within for Cancer TreatmentResearchers are testing treatment vaccines that spur the immune system to attack cancer.
by Stephen Ornes
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Advocacy in Action
Fearless FriendsLori Marx-Rubiner and AnneMarie Ciccarella met on social media and grew close through their cancer research advocacy.
by Sue Rochman
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In The MomentWanda Huskins, Renee Soriano, Holly Hamer.
Legislation to speed cancer drug development for children and adolescents requires drug companies to test drugs in children, but trials in people under 18 may take years to generate results.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Understanding Stress and CancerA symposium at the AACR Annual Meeting explores how social factors contribute to elevated risk of cancer in some populations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor GrowthResearchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
Study Shows Minority Participation in Clinical Trials May Be DecliningResearcher speculates that costly genetic testing may be limiting outreach to underserved communities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Using Lymphocytes to Attack TumorsSooner rather than later may be the best strategy for using an experimental treatment for advanced melanoma.
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Closing Disparities Through Genetic TestingOlufunmilayo Olopade seeks widespread use of testing to encourage prevention and early detection of deadly cancers.
Learning Medicare’s ABCDs
