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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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Yesterday & Today
Who Loves Ya, Baby?Telly Savalas met his match in bladder cancer. Earlier diagnosis and more aggressive treatment might have made a difference.
by Jocelyn Selim
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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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Summer 2013vol 03 | issue 02
Matt Hiznay, Diane Fowler, Roxann Merino. -
Survivor Profile
Macho ManCarlos De La Cuesta is redefining manhood after prostate cancer.
by Jocelyn Selim
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When Cancer Rings TwiceOne out of every six people diagnosed with cancer this year will be facing it for, at least, the second time.
by Melissa Weber
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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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Changing the Face of Clinical TrialsEfforts are under way to increase African-American enrollment in cancer clinical trials.
by Leslie Harris O'Hanlon
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Forever YoungIn images of four breast cancer survivors navigating the medical system, photographer David Jay captures portraits of emotional strength, economic struggle and hope.
by Cynthia Ryan
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Spring 2013vol 03 | issue 01
Valentina Londono, Beth Foster, Michael Knowlton, Beverly Brehl.
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
