Summer 2012 Vol. 02 Issue 02
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Editor's Letter
Let’s TalkCancer patients and survivors are increasingly open and outspoken about cancer.
by Jessica Gorman
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Your Cancer Guide
Choosing a Good Support GroupLook here for advice on finding the right group for you.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Relative DistanceCaregiving from afar? Consider these strategies to help support your loved one, and yourself.
by Amy Cunningham
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Easing the Pain
A patient's treatment regimen and quality of life often depend on effective pain management.
by Melissa Weber
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The Family Cancer Tree
Accurate reporting of family histories could be key to risk reduction.
by Mitzi Baker
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The Survival Gap
In the Nowhere Land between adult and pediatric cancer treatment, young adults face survival rates that have missed out on the gains seen by other age groups. Can new efforts help them improve their outcomes?
by Charlotte Huff
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Survivor Profile
Spreading the WordAn African-American banking pioneer finds fulfillment in increasing prostate cancer awareness.
by Yvonne Lee
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Yesterday & Today
A Touch of MagicElizabeth Montgomery led a bewitching life that was cut short by colorectal cancer in 1995.
by Sue Rochman
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Q&A
Facing the CriticsRoger Ebert finds peace with his appearance following disfiguring cancer surgery.
by Ronni Gordon
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our AnswersTalking about end of life care, learning about the long-term affects of treatment in pediatric cancer, and finding reliable information online.
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Get Involved
One Young Survivor Helping AnotherA teen who survived cancer is raising money to help others.
by Yvonne Lee
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In the Moment
Evelyn Reyes, Sarah Dees, Greg Cantwell, Patrick Gavin.
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Global Report
Opening a Window on CancerA cancer survivor travels to Nepal and discovers a dramatically different way to view the disease.
by Cynthia Ryan
Legislation to speed cancer drug development for children and adolescents requires drug companies to test drugs in children, but trials in people under 18 may take years to generate results.
by Marci A. Landsmann
Understanding Stress and CancerA symposium at the AACR Annual Meeting explores how social factors contribute to elevated risk of cancer in some populations.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Exploring Amino Acids’ Impact on Tumor GrowthResearchers are investigating how to match specific dietary changes with therapy to impede cancer progression.
by Thomas Celona
Study Shows Minority Participation in Clinical Trials May Be DecliningResearcher speculates that costly genetic testing may be limiting outreach to underserved communities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
