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: Lee Miller
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- Winter 2012/2013
Julia Wiley, Tony Handler, Michael B. Lawing, Lori Petitti
Cancer Talk
Results of a recent study support concerns that pandemic disruptions resulted in finding fewer cancers.
by Kyle Bagenstose
Lung Cancer Patients Face Worse Survival After Wildfire ExposureResearchers find that lung cancer patients recovering from surgery are especially vulnerable to the health hazards of wildfires even up to a year later.
by Sandra Gordon
Choosing Between Lung Cancer Surgery and RadiationStudy suggests surgery leads to longer survival than radiation for non-small cell lung cancer, but radiation remains an important option.
by Jon Kelvey
Understanding Disparities in Melanoma DiagnosisBlack men with melanoma are more likely than other populations to die of the disease. Here’s why, and what to look for.
by Kyle Bagenstose