From the Editor-in-Chief

The fast pace of drug discovery should be matched by modernized clinical trials for wider access.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

Forward Look

Cancer Misinformation | New Treatment Approved for Lung Cancer | Predicting Colorectal Cancer Recurrence | Putting Data to Work | Spotlight on Small Cell Lung Cancer | What’s Next?

Your Cancer Guide

Accepting help from others when you have a cancer diagnosis isn't a sign of weakness.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

Bringing up the topic of finances might feel taboo, but transparency can help ensure that caregivers can plan and pivot during a loved one's treatment.

by K.J. Bannan

Policy Matters

The federal agency wants to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, ban all flavors of cigars, and limit nicotine content.

by Nicholas Warren, PhD

With targeted drugs, immunotherapies and treatment combinations now available, people with advanced melanoma have choices to make.

by Kendall K. Morgan

People take cannabis to treat an array of cancer-related symptoms and side effects. Legal prohibitions have stymied attempts at research into cannabis in cancer patients, but doctors are finding creative ways to study its effects.

by Kate Yandell

Could changes spurred by safety concerns during the pandemic make clinical trials more accessible to patients?

by Charlotte Huff

Survivor Profile

Jamil Rivers supported her husband through two serious illnesses before she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Her experiences as a Black woman undergoing treatment inspired her to tackle health inequities.

by Queen Muse

Healthy Habits

An Alternative to Meat | Finding the Right Counselor

Q&A

In a new book, Kate Washington offers a piercing personal account from the front lines of caregiving, and places her experiences in the broader context of societal norms.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Sound Advice

Clinical dietitian-nutritionist Cara Anselmo offers advice on how to eat a fiber-rich diet without causing digestive discomfort.

Get Involved

John Hanley's ChemoCookery Twitter account has become a place to share meal ideas and have conversations about cooking, cancer and the crossover between them.

by Bradley Jones

Facts and Stats

While there are many kinds of lung cancer, screening recommendations are standard across the board.

by Bradley Jones