Cancer Research Top Stories: September-October 2013
Top cancer research stories for September-October 2013 include progress on a preventive breast cancer vaccine and new drugs that remove “brakes” on the immune system.
Author: Lisa DeFerrari
I'm a cancer research advocate who was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 20 years ago at age 35. I write about developments in cancer research from the patient perspective on my blog, After 20 Years.
Breast Cancer “Awareness”: What Is The Message?
While mammography screening has increased as a result of “awareness” campaigns, we are far from being able to declare success in the fight against breast cancer.
Review of “The Truth in Small Doses” by Clifton Leaf
“The Truth in Small Doses” by Clifton Leaf provides valuable insights into changes that need to be made in the cancer research “culture” so that we can get on track toward finding new treatments that save more lives.
Making Sense of Cancer Research News in the Media
How much of what we read about new “breakthroughs” in cancer research is reliable and how much is distorted? How can we tell the difference?
Breast Cancer: Where Are We After Twenty Years?
In the last twenty years, there have been some advances in breast cancer treatment and many more women are screened each year, but these advances have not brought about transformational change in the way breast cancer is treated or in mortality from the disease.
My Breast Cancer Story
My life journey, especially since my second diagnosis of early stage breast cancer, has included learning the basics about the science of breast cancer, advocating for research funding and starting this blog.
After 20 Years 