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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The Family Cancer Tree
Accurate reporting of family histories could be key to risk reduction.
by Mitzi Baker
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Easing Cancer-related Pain
A patient's treatment regimen and quality of life often depend on effective pain management.
by Melissa Weber
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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- Summer 2012
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
Adding chemotherapy to targeted therapy improves outcomes for people with advanced EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Lessons From 20 Years Living With CancerMultiple myeloma survivor Jonathan Gluck reflects on uncertainty, and the scientific progress that has kept him living with cancer for more than two decades.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
The Enduring Importance of Cancer Disparities ResearchOpening session from AACR conference highlights how perseverance and adversity have informed cancer disparities research over the years.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
Most Cancer Survivors Don’t Meet Healthy Diet GoalsDespite research linking fruits and vegetables to cancer survival, many people do not change their eating habits after diagnosis.
by Darlene Dobkowski
