Cancer Health Summer 2023
Cancer Health Summer 2023
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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Feature
Finding the Right Match
When Charlie Huang almost lost the chance at a lifesaving stem cell transplant for his acute myeloid leukemia, he vowed to help others.
Editor’s Letter
Patients & Advocates
Cancer survivors make awesome advocates, and the summer 2023 issue of Cancer Health profiles several inspiring figures.
News
Eight Goals of the National Cancer Plan
The road map complements the Cancer Moonshot.
No More Free Cancer Screenings?
Don’t delay any of your screenings.
Care & Treatment
Afternoon Chemotherapy
Women may be more vulnerable to the toxic effects of chemotherapy if they are treated in the morning.
Did You Know HPV Causes Cancer?
HPV triggers abnormal cell growth that can lead to cancers of the cervix, anus, vulva, vagina, penis, mouth and throat.
Screen All Adults for Hepatitis B
HBV vaccination is now recommended for all infants, children and adults.
Delaying Prostate Cancer Treatment
Delaying or skipping treatment let patients avoid side effects, such as urinary incontinence and sexual problems.
Immunotherapy for Endometrial Cancer
Read about the new research presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.
Fewer Options for Black Colon Cancer Patients
Some people of African ancestry may be ineligible for targeted therapy.
Voices
You Can’t Escape Race in Cancer
Megan-Claire Chase, aka Warrior Megsie, is a seven-year breast cancer survivor. She’s also a blogger and advocate.
Diary
A Melanoma Diary
Leah Adams, 29, of Cleveland, is a Stage I melanoma survivor. She also helps care for her dad, who has Stage IV melanoma.
Resources
Oral, Mouth and Throat Cancers
Visit these websites for statistics, symptoms, support groups, videos and more on oral, mouth and throat cancers.
Good Stuff
Fun in the Sun
Products that protect skin and enlighten minds, including the lung-cancer memoir “Stage 5”
Solutions
Lifting the Brain Fog
Cancer treatment may lead to cognitive impairment, such as memory loss and trouble concentrating. But you can mend your mind.
Survey
Cope With Cancer
Take this survey to let us know how you’re dealing with cancer.
Digital Edition
Cancer Health Summer 2023
Read the digital version of this issue.
