Cancer Health Fall 2024
Cancer Health Fall 2024
In every issue, you’ll find cutting-edge health information and the hottest topics of interest to people with cancer and their loved ones.
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Editor’s Letter
Why Not Me?
Cancer Health’s editor-in-chief notes that the fall 2024 issue will motivate you to see life’s proverbial glass as half full.
Features
Cultivating a Triple-Positive Outlook
Malkia Mann was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 42. Her secret weapon: not letting it get her down.
Let’s Talk About Sex
A cancer diagnosis can change your sex life, but patience, experimentation and communication can help you get back on track.
News
Start Breast Cancer Screening at Age 40?
Despite updated guidelines, many women prefer to wait until they’re 50. Here’s why.
Reduce Your Risk Factors
Four out of 10 cancer diagnoses and half of cancer deaths of adults 30 and older in the United States are linked to modifiable risk factors.
Lymphoma & Laughs
In his comedy special, YouTuber Hank Green, who is now in remission, divulges the good, bad and weird aspects of having cancer.
Gen X Reality Bites
The oldest Gen Xers will begin turning 60 next year. They’re expected to see more cancer diagnoses than boomers.
Care & Treatment
Enhertu for HER2-Ultralow Breast Cancer
Enhertu is an antibody-drug conjugate that uses a monoclonal antibody to deliver toxic chemotherapy directly to tumors.
Telehealth Palliative Care Helps People Living With Advanced Cancer
Oncology palliative care is intended to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Weight-Loss Drugs May Prevent 10 Types of Cancer
Overweight and obesity have been linked to at least 13 different cancers.
“Unprecedented” Progression-Free Survival for ALK-Positive Lung Cancer
Lorbrena is a next-generation targeted therapy that interferes with ALK, a protein that plays a role in cell growth.
Voices
Conflicting Treatment Advice
Dan Zeller shares his thoughts on the often opposing treatment guidance he has received during his experience with prostate cancer.
Diary
A Leukemia Diary
Bruce Wright, 79, discovered in 2009 that he had both chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and prostate cancer.
Basics
Preventing Liver Cancer
Viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and heavy alcohol use are leading causes of liver cancer.
Can Heal
Genetics, Grief and Hope
After losing his mom, two sisters, a brother and a nephew to various cancers, Lawrence Ingrassia wrote “A Fatal Inheritance.”
Your Team
A Go-To for Precision Medicine
An interview with Matthew Reiss, PhD, of GO2 for Lung Cancer, who notes: “Cancer is not one disease but several separate diseases.”
Resources
Resources for Liver Cancer
The following websites offer current research, support and more for people with liver cancer.
Solutions
Money Tight? Send Out an SOS
How to minimize the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis
Good Stuff
Autumn of Solace
Products that ease the mind during and after treatment include chemo-friendly clothes and comfy headphones.
Survey
Sex and Cancer
Take a survey about your sexual wellness.
Digital Edition
Cancer Health Fall 2024
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