Cancer Health Spring 2024
Cancer Health Spring 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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Features
The Young Ambassador
Diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer at 33, Sydney Barned, MD, a nonsmoker, is on a mission to get this disease the attention it deserves.
A Win on Biomarker Testing
Sydney Barned, MD, testified before the Maryland legislature about the positive impact the testing had on her life.
Mind-Body Paths to Managing Cancer Pain
Solid evidence supports integrative care, such as acupuncture, yoga and cryotherapy, to ease chronic pain for cancer survivors.
Editor’s Letter
Just Breathe
Lung cancer incidence among younger and middle-aged people is now higher among women than men. Learn more in our latest issue.
News
2 Million Cancer Cases in 2024
An annual report also finds a steady drop in cancer deaths.
New Leaders at NCI and SU2C
Meet W. Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, at the National Cancer Institute and Julian Adams, PhD, at Stand Up to Cancer.
Celebrity Diagnoses
“Big Bang Theory” actress Kate Micucci, soft-rock crooner Michael Bolton and other bold-faced names share their cancer journeys.
Secrets and Grand Slams
Prostate cancer cases make national news and highlight a “broader silence around the disease.”
Care & Treatment
What’s New in Blood Cancer Treatment?
Advances in the treatment of blood cancers, with a focus on targeted therapies
Gentler Treatment for Early Breast Cancer
Read about the results of recent clinical trials.
Even Brief Exercise Lowers Cancer Risk
People who engaged in vigorous activity for 4.5 minutes a day had a 20% lower cancer risk.
Acupuncture and Massage for Pain
Nonpharmacologic pain relief options for people with advanced cancer.
Voices
Still Flossing
When your cancer is incurable, how do you respond to folks constantly asking, “How are you?” Richard Wassersug, PhD, crafted an apt answer...
Basics
Neuropathy Pain
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy—pain, tingling, burning or numbness in the feet and hands—is common among cancer patients.
Diary
A Leukemia Diary
Terry Evans, 76, a father of four, lives with his wife in Huntington, California. He has had chronic lymphocytic leukemia since 2000.
Can Heal
Meet the Luckiest Unlucky Person
Kristin Smith Westbrook’s “practical memoir” covers meditation, metastatic breast cancer, grief, Calm City and much more.
Your Team
Oncology Physical Therapy
What is it, and how does it help people with cancer? Physical and rehabilitation therapist Jeff Eagan at UCHealth has the answers.
Resources
Kidney Cancer Resources
The following resources offer support, education and more for people facing kidney cancer.
Solutions
Cultivate a “Luckiest” Outlook
Use these exercises to track thoughts of gratitude and love and to create a library of good feelings.
Good Stuff
Alternative Comfort
These complementary approaches and products can help you cope with cancer-related side effects.
Survey
Treating Cancer
Tell us about your experience with cancer treatment.
Digital Edition
Cancer Health Spring 2024
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