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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.
Looking back at top stories about cancer research in 2021
December 18, 2021 Progress Against Cancer

Wrapping Up 2021: Top 7 Stories About Cancer Research and Cancer Care

Our annual look back at some of the top stories about cancer research and cancer care in the past year.

Acupuncture being used in cancer treatment
November 19, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

How Can Acupuncture Help in Cancer Care?

Acupuncture can help relieve many of the symptoms and side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.

Building informed awareness of breast cancer
October 13, 2021 Progress Against Cancer

6 Lesser-Known Facts About Breast Cancer

A look at six essential, but lesser-known, facts about breast cancer.

Cancer clinical trial during the pandemic with new flexibility to make participation safer and easier
September 24, 2021 Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: The Pandemic Has Brought Needed Changes

Changes that have been made to cancer clinical trials during the pandemic have greatly increased flexibility for participants and experts recommend they become permanent.

Responding to questions about cancer blogging in Summer 2021
August 21, 2021 Blogging

Summer 2021 Blogging Challenge

My answers to the questions in the Summer 2021 Blogging Challenge from Nancy’s Point.

Determining the best dose of a cancer medicine for an individual
July 28, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

Finding the Right Dose

The Patient-Centered Dosing Initiative is advocating for an approach to cancer medicine dosing that focuses on sustaining lives while also optimizing the quality of life.

Developing a vaccine to prevent breast cancer
June 11, 2021 Research Updates

Progress on a Vaccine to Prevent Breast Cancer

A vaccine aimed at preventing breast cancer in healthy individuals is expected to begin testing soon in a Phase I clinical trial.

Choosing from options in medical care
May 7, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

Making Choices About Our Medical Care

Navigating breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, I learned that my active involvement in the decision-making process was essential.

Reviewing the charity, The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research.
April 2, 2021 Charity Reviews

Charity Review: The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research

The Hope Foundation directly supports clinical trials research conducted through the SWOG Cancer Research Network.

Reviewing "Radical" by Kate Pickert
March 17, 2021 Book Reviews

The Breast Cancer Conundrum: Review of “Radical” by Kate Pickert

In “Radical”, Kate Pickert tells the story of how our approach to breast cancer has evolved over the decades, and the impact that our “culture” has had on that history.

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