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Who’s on the cover: The day this photo was taken, Hugh Smith (right) was celebrating the second anniversary of his prostatectomy via robotic surgery at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Prostate cancer had already hit members of Smith’s immediate family, so he wanted an aggressive treatment strategy. He says it’s paid off: no side effects and no recurrent cancer. Jack Stein (left) has had 15 years of prostate cancer treatments, including chemo, brachytherapy, and immunotherapy. Stein says he’s counting on his doctors to discover the next “silver bullet” that will keep his cancer in check.

These are just two of the more than 220,000 American men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.

In This Issue

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Groundbreaking study maps the genetic makeup of diffuse glioma brain tumors; clinical trial for APL patients goes national; new NCI award to advance cancer data innovations.

Navigating prostate cancer

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Winship is at the forefront of research aimed at helping men at all stages of their journeys with prostate cancer.

From bench to bedside 14

Researchers meet the patients who embody their mission to translate research knowledge into patient care.

No patient left behind: confronting health disparities 19 Why are some people more likely to develop cancer or not get the care they need? Winship pursues answers to cancer disparities.

Meet Kimberly Curseen 24 Supportive care can help relieve the symptoms and stress of cancer. The head of Winship’s Supportive Oncology Clinic explains how.

Fashion benefits cancer research

The 2015 “Fashion a Cure” event saw a big boost in donations.

Editor: Judy Fortin

Managing Editor: Catherine S. Williams

Art Director: Peta Westmaas

Photographer: Jack Kearse

Production Manager: Carol Pinto

Website: winshipcancer.emory.edu

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