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Forward Look
States of NeglectCash intended for tobacco programs goes up in smoke.
by Jocelyn Selim
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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
A Global Campaign for Cancer Education“Cancer—Did you know?” That’s the question the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), based in Geneva, posed across the globe on World Cancer Day on Feb. 4. Image courtesy of the Union for International Cancer Control Established in 2006 by the UICC, the annual event draws attention to a stark fact: Cancer is a leading cause […]
by Yvonne Lee
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Get Involved
Show the World a Cancer SurvivorCancer survivor packs up bags and helps facilitate international volunteer opportunities.
by Yvonne Lee
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Q&A
Gaining the Benefits of Early DetectionAs first lady of Moldova, Margareta Timofti aims to increase cancer awareness and survival in one of Europe's poorest nations.
by Sue Rochman
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Get Involved
Research Studies Need YouBreast cancer survivor AnneMarie Ciccarella discovered an interest in scientific research.
by Yvonne Lee
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Forward Look
Keeping Counterfeit Cancer Drugs Off Pharmacy ShelvesA system called “track and trace” may be the answer.
by Yvonne Lee
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Survivor Profile
Touched by an AngelJonny Imerman is the heart and hub of a network of cancer survivors.
by Pamela Ferdinand
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Yesterday & Today
A Leading LadyBetty Ford's candor about her breast cancer diagnosis helped bring a private issue out of the shadows.
by Corinna Wu
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
