Cancer Update
Does Family History Matter?
By Corinna Wu
New research has found that immigrants are less likely to report a history of family cancer that those who were born in the U.S.
Cancer Update
Fat Chance?
By Sarah Webb
Does obesity play a role in breast cancer recurrence?
First Person
Beating Breast Cancer in the Bronx
By Sydney McCalla as told to Jenny Song
In a neighborhood where breast cancer is too often diagnosed too late, a breast surgeon is spreading the word about screening and treatment.
Challenges
A Measure of Grace
By Regina Nuzzo
Not willing to accept that nothing could be done, a survivor found a way to provide colorectal cancer screening to members of her community who couldn’t afford it.
Profile — Free Full Text
Communicating Within the Natural World
By Kevin Begos
Patient advocate Linda Burhansstipanov tackles the difficult issues of cancer care and communication within the Native American community.
Perspectives
Defining Disparities
By Sue Rochman
CR talks to several experts about the problems that contribute to cancer—and what we can do to fix them.
Portfolio
Bringing the Message Home
By Richard Corman (photographs) and Jenny Song (text)
Seven survivors share their efforts at providing information, resources and comfort to others facing cancer.
Essay
The Influence of Doctor Bias
By Mary Jackson Scroggins and Gwen Darien
Do the prejudices of some health care providers and researchers influence cancer treatment decisions? We shouldn't shy away from talking about it.
Yesterday and Today — Free Full Text
Ernie Davis’ Last Down
By Jocelyn Selim
Just 23 when he died of leukemia in 1963, Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis had already smashed through barriers on and off the football field.
New Directions — Free Full Text
Signs of Stress
By Alexandra Goho
Do poverty, isolation and a lack of social support contribute to cancer?
Profile
Seeing the Pattern
By Regina Nuzzo
Genetic epidemiologist Timothy Rebbeck investigates the puzzles of cancer disparities.
Life With Cancer
Cultural Connection
By Jenny Song
Culturally tailored communication can help reduce cancer disparities.
Life With Cancer — Free Full Text
Cancerblog
By Alanna Kennedy
A cancer survivor finds that a cancer diagnosis is unexpected and undesired, at any age.
Additional Information — Free Full Text
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