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The Long View
By Gwen Darien
Gwen Darien, CR's editor-in-chief, reflects on the unique needs of young cancer survivors.
Cancer Update
Taking It to Heart
By Sarah Webb
Treatments for Hodgkin's lymphoma have led to increased survival rates, but may damage a vital organ.
Cancer Update
Flawed Design
By Regina Nuzzo
Could flawed trial design kill promising therapies, while poor drug candidates gain continued investment?
Cancer Update
Under the Influence
By Hannah Hoag
An analysis of pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials raises questions about a potential conflict of interest.
Cancer in Art
Thai Tumor Art
An ancient Thai illustration shows two figures related to the interpretation of tumors.
Policy
A Shot of Politics
By Erik Ness
A new cervical cancer vaccine has provoked heated debate in state legislatures.
Global Report
Hot Springs Plunge
By Moeko Tawara
Finding strength in numbers, a group of breast cancer survivors came together to visit Japan's renowned hot springs.
First Person
Youthful Lessons
By Samantha Walthall
A young woman reflects on life nearly a decade after her diagnosis with pediatric cancer.
Photoessay
Health Sunday
By Eli Reed (photographs) and Mary Jackson Scroggins (text)
On a Sunday this spring, First Rock Baptist Church offered a program of information and inspiration about healthy living for its medically underserved community.
Your Health
Supplemental Therapy
By Kevin Begos
Research is beginning to sort out the hope behind the hype for herbal supplements and other complementary and alternative medicine.
Profile
One Woman’s Trial
By Todd Dvorak
Facing a lung cancer diagnosis, Darlene Schwandke wasted no time in signing up for a clinical trial.
Answers — Free Full Text
Proliferation Potential
By Alexandra Goho
Why do cancer cells grow and divide out of control?
Profile — Free Full Text
The Art of Healing
By Laura Beil
After fleeing Yugoslavia as a girl, oncologist Sasha Vukelja turned to art during her struggle to find a new home. Now, she uses art to help heal patients.
Life With Cancer — Free Full Text
Get Connected
By Charlie Schmidt
New organizations and programs are providing young cancer survivors with support.
Life With Cancer
State of Denial
By Jenny Song
Does denial help people adapt to life after a cancer diagnosis?
Life With Cancer
Cancerblog
By Alanna Kennedy
A young survivor's competitive spirit helps her face a new challenge.
Self-Portrait
unremarkable
By Ruth Adams
A Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor used her camera to document her treatment.
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