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Forward Look
When the Cancer Doctor Gets CancerQ & A with breast surgeon Susan Love on her new role: cancer survivor.
by Betty Russell
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Survivor Profile
Standing StrongDrawing on strength from her ancestors and lessons from the 1960s, cancer survivor Vernal Branch works to make a difference for the next generation.
by Regina Nuzzo
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When Less Is MoreStudies are finding that aggressive treatment, such as extensive surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, is not always necessary for cancer patients to get good results.
by Alexandra Goho
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Forward Look
Fueling the Pediatric Cancer PipelineNew efforts are needed to push the pace of drug development.
by Leah Lawrence
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Healthy Habits
Just Add WaterStudy finds aquatic exercise may help survivors fight fatigue.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
It Takes a VillageImproving pediatric cancer care in developing countries
by Leah Lawrence
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Q&A
Writing Through ItIn a new book and on her New York Times blog, author Susan Gubar chronicles her experiences living with metastatic cancer.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Yesterday & Today
The Amazing RideSally Ride's life was cut short by pancreatic cancer. But as the first American woman in space, she still inspires girls to pursue careers in science–and reach for the stars.
by Alexandra Goho
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Forward Look
Orphan Drugs Still Find a HomeThirty years on, landmark federal legislation continues to benefit patients with rare cancers.
by Emily Gertz
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Forward Look
Kids in ActionYoung cancer survivors can benefit from tailored fitness programs.
by Rabiya Tuma
ASCO and the Society for Integrative Oncology issue recommendations for integrative medicine approaches that have been supported with research.
by Teresa Bergen
A Look at Disparities Across Cancer CareA new AACR report tracks progress in addressing cancer health disparities and identifies work that still needs to be done.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Credit Agencies to Remove Some Medical Debt From ReportsChanges to what medical debt is included in credit reports could give patients more time to resolve outstanding bills.
by Karon Warren
The Mental Toll of a Cancer DiagnosisNew studies shine a light on the effects of a cancer diagnosis on mental health and suicide risk.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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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
