Winter 2012/2013 Vol. 02 Issue 04
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Editor's Letter
The Patient-Doctor Partnership
For cancer patients, high-quality communication with their doctors is key.
by Jessica Gorman
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Your Cancer Guide
Workplace Stress Buster
This checklist can help you manage job issues during or after cancer treatment.
by Hester Hill Schnipper
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Caregiving With Confidence
Be Kind to Yourself
To care for your loved one, take steps to care for yourself.
by Michelle Johnston-Fleece
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First Person
Keeping Sight of Hope
A survivor keeps an eye on what's ahead after a rare cancer diagnosis.
by Sue Russell
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Cutting Cancer’s Engine
Renewed interest in research about metabolism, the process cells use to fuel their growth, could lead to new types of cancer treatments.
by Stephen Ornes
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Missing the Mark
Only one-third of new cancer therapies or drug combinations tested in phase III clinical trials prove to be better than the standard of care. Researchers explain why and how they are aiming to improve the odds.
by Sue Rochman
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Survivor Profile
Let’s Talk
Drawing on her own struggle with the emotional pain of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, Lee Miller empowers other patients to effectively communicate with their doctors.
by Jenny Song
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Survivor Profile
Patients’ Rights Powerhouse
Myra Christopher wages a personal battle with a rare cancer while continuing to passionately advocate for patients.
by Charlotte Huff
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Yesterday & Today
The Sex Machine vs. Prostate Cancer
Even cancer couldn't slow down James Brown.
by Jocelyn Selim
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Q&A
Gaining the Benefits of Early Detection
As first lady of Moldova, Margareta Timofti aims to increase cancer awareness and survival in one of Europe's poorest nations.
by Sue Rochman
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Sound Advice
Your Questions, Our Answers
On supporting teens with cancer, reducing cancer risk and having a child after cancer.
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Get Involved
Research Studies Need You
Breast cancer survivor AnneMarie Ciccarella discovered an interest in scientific research.
by Yvonne Lee
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In the Moment
Julia Wiley, Tony Handler, Michael B. Lawing, Lori Petitti
Cancer Talk
Forum discusses next-generation technologies that will guide oncology research and patient care in the years to come.
by Thomas Celona
On Wearing a Brave Face for Myself and OthersA woman living with lung cancer reflects on the contrast between how people see her and how she feels as someone living with metastatic disease.
by Suzanne Adriana Remington
Cervical Cancer Found at Later Stages After 65A study found women in California were more likely to have cervical cancer diagnoses at a later stage after age 65.
by Jon Kelvey
A Life Cycle of FearWrestling with fears of recurrence after cancer returns.
by Carly Flumer
From the AACR
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How Do Diet and Exercise Help Prevent Cancer?
Many people know what they should do to reduce cancer risk. But it’s not always clear to the general public why or how these behaviors affect cancer risk.
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From Dry January to Sober October: Cutting Back on Alcohol
If you toasted 2023 with champagne, then woke up pledging a month of sobriety, you’re not alone.
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Drugging the Elusive KRAS
