First Person

Twenty-two years after the first of two breast cancer diagnoses, a survivor decides to undergo genetic testing.

by Cynthia Ryan

Sound Advice

vol 05 | issue 03
Coping with weight gain while being treated, telling family and friends how you feel, and supporting parents who are used to taking care of themselves.

Some patients want to work through illness and others need to, but juggling work responsibilities and treatment regimens can be a challenge.

by Leigh Labrie

Healthy Habits

A study evaluates whether a change in diet could slow prostate cancer growth.

by Melinda Mahaffey Icden

Forward Look

Drug for early-stage cancer must be taken for many years to be effective.

by Kendall K. Morgan

Forward Look

New drugs will offer same effectiveness, but at a lower cost.

by Stephen Ornes

Your Cancer Guide

Create a list of guiding principles that allow you to shake off the small stuff.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Caregiving With Confidence

You can't fix cancer, but you can make a difference.

by Marc Silver

Expensive treatments can leave patients with a mountain of debt. Resources are available to help.

by Bara Vaida

Healthy Habits

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia might offer hope to sleep-deprived cancer survivors.

by Brenda Conaway