Cancer Health Spring 2026
Cancer Health Spring 2026
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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Mission Accomplished
Albie Suozzi was determined to learn about her CLL, a blood cancer, so she found a health care specialist to help her do just that.
The Power of Participation
Clinical trials offer access to cutting-edge treatment and the opportunity to help others while helping yourself.
Editor’s Letter
Special Treatment
You want the best outcome after your diagnosis—that much is obvious. But what isn’t so clear is the active role you can play in your care.
News
Money Mayhem
Federal funding cuts at NIH impact over 74,000 clinical trial participants.
Is Cellphone Radiation a Danger?
Confusion and concern linger in the public’s imagination
Pediatric Progress
Pediatric cancers are rare, with about 15,000 diagnoses in 2025.
Chew on This
Assessing the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines
Learn Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is on the rise, especially among young adults.
Care & Treatment
Good News—Mostly—About Cancer Survival
More Americans than ever are surviving cancer for five years or more.
Personalized and Off-the-Shelf Cancer Vaccines Show Promise
Therapeutic vaccines train the immune system to recognize and attack malignant cells.
Walking and Gardening Offer Benefits for Cancer Patients
Even light physical activity can help.
“Time Toxicity” of Cancer Care
The amount of time older patients with advanced cancer spend on treatment and care has risen.
Voices
Say Hello to Osler!
Need help understanding medical jargon? AI chatbot Osler is the guy for you. And he can do more—for free!—on MyPathologyReport.com.
Basics
Vaccines Can Prevent Cancer
Getting vaccinated against HPV and hepatitis B is an easy way to reduce cancer risk.
Diary
A Prostate Cancer Diary
Bishop Stacey Latimer, 63, was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2019. He enrolled in a clinical trial and is still going strong.
Can Heal
Sound, Body and Mind
Creative and healing artist Sandy Duarte shares how sound bowls, yoga, journaling and meditation complement her cancer treatment.
Solutions
A Swell Plan
Edema refers to the swelling of body tissues due to fluid buildup. Six easy steps help alleviate the common condition.
Your Team
Meet an Oncology Nurse
Jessica MacIntyre, DNP, MBA, is an advanced practice registered nurse at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami.
Resources
Brain Cancer Resources
Check out these resources for more details on brain cancer.
Good Stuff
Treatment Balms
These gifts protect and soothe skin, comfort in challenging times and support small businesses.
Survey
Take Care
Complete our survey on complementary and alternative medicine.
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