FALL / 2008

Features

Facing A LegacyFormer CBS anchor René Syler educated & inspired thousands when she went public with her decision to have a bilateral prophylactic mastectomy. 

BY KATHY LATOUR

Finding Your CompassNew research and tools illuminate the multiple treatment paths faced by patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer.

BY KATY HUMAN

Never FearTreatment anxiety can be conquered [and besides, it usually turns out to be unfounded].

BY PAUL ENGSTROM

Contents

First Line

People, News & Events

EDITED BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Diagnosis Cancer

Far From HomePatients who travel for treatment now have more places to stay.

BY SUSAN KREIMER

Finding Hope

East Meets WestIntegrating traditional Chinese medicine may ease side effects.

BY LENA HUANG

Moving On

Back to 'Normal'Strategies help patients adjust to life after treatment.

BY CHARLOTTE HUFF

Healing Well

Challenges in Cancer SurvivorshipResearchers confirm survivorship issues at biennial meeting.

BY KATHY LATOUR

Caregivers' Corner

When Patients Don't Want to KnowDenial places added burden on caregivers. 

BY JOANNE KENEN

In Every Issue

Editor's Page

Message from the CURE StaffExpanding coverage across the entire cancer continuum.

BY THE CURE TEAM

Letters from Our Readers

Letters from Our ReadersLiving with metastatic breast cancer, new treatments for brain cancer, and choosing who to tell about a cancer diagnosis. 

Side Note

Keep It MovingConstipation during treatment can be alleviated.

BY LACEY MEYER

Special Report

New Pharmacy Breed Offers Special Attention, Drawbacks to PatientsSpecialty pharmacies have been a health care staple for years. 

BY JESSICA WAPNER

Food for Thought

To Take or Not to TakeRole of antioxidants called into question -- again. 

BY LENA HUANG

Readers' Forum

The Last TenthA trek to the finish line. 

BY JEN HOFFMANN

Drugs in the News

Multiple Myeloma & ThrombocytopeniaVelcade is now available for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients and new drugs emerge as potential treatment to a serious side effect. 

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Speaking Out

What's the Right Decision?The growing need for shared decision-making in medicine. 

BY JEFFREY BELKORA, PHD

Web Exclusives

Survivors Celebrate and StrollNational Cancer Survivors’ Day is observed in Chicago at the 15th annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration and Walk.

BY LENA HUANG

Active RecoveryPhysical therapists Leslie Waltke and Beth Rothman talk about the benefits of rehabilitation and exercise during and after breast cancer treatment.

BY DON VAUGHAN