SPRING / 2006

Features

Herceptin in the SpotlightEight years after its approval, Herceptin emerges as the best weapon against HER2-positive breast cancer.

BY MONICA ZANGWILL, MD

Picking Up Momentum for Treating Renal Cell CarcinomaAdvanced treatments take form for a notoriously hard-to-beat cancer.

BY BEVERLY A. CALEY

A New Survivor's ClubUnique programs give gratitude and support to co-survivors.

BY JENNIFER HAUPT

Maneuvering the Maze of Medicare Part DNewer oral cancer drugs will be covered under the new prescription drug plan. 

BY SAM JAFFE

Contents

Diagnosis Cancer

Being Positive?Dealing with the “tyranny of positive thinking.”

BY KATHY LATOUR

Finding Hope

Closer to ReliefSurvivors battle long-term pain with newer methods.

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Moving On

A Mission-Driven LifeFor some people, cancer becomes a motivator. 

BY KATHY LATOUR

Caregivers' Corner

The Waiting RoomA father and daughter spend 39 mornings in radiation oncology. 

BY CATHERINE K. KAPPHAHN

In Every Issue

Editor's Page

Message from the EditorNew statistics are promising, but more is needed.

BY VINAY JAIN, MD

Letters from Our Readers

Letters from Our ReadersFuture of cancer research, advocacy, marijuana debate, survivorship issues, providing hope, and giving thanks. 

Special Report

Drug Company Questions Marketing of Bioidentical HormonesA closer look at bioidentical hormones and why one pharmaceutical company wants the FDA to keep a closer eye on them.

BY NOBLE SPRAYBERRY

Readers' Forum

Lost and FoundFrom mastectomy to reconstruction and beyond.

BY JODI LEAS

Drugs in the News

Kidney, Head and Neck Cancers & MDSRevlimid is approved for certain types of myelodysplastic syndrome, and Sutent was approved for both advanced kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Speaking Out

Cancer & Medicare Part DWhat patients need to know about the new prescription drug plan.

BY DIANE BLUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CANCERCARE

Web Exclusives

BookshelfReviews of three books covering cancer etiquette, living with colon cancer, and a husband's view on his wife's cancer.

BY KATHY LATOUR

People and PlacesCoretta Scott King died of ovarian cancer, and Sheryl Crow postponed her tour for an operation.

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

House CallThe new drug for pancreatic cancer and other treatments being tested.

BY HENRY Q. XIONG, MD, PHD

Mixing Supplements with Cancer TherapyA cautious approach to supplements and a discussion with your physician while taking them during treatment is a must.

BY CHRISTIE L. CARTER

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Recommended Resources






 

> AARP

888-687-2277 
www.aarp.org

> Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800-633-4227
my.medicare.gov
www.medicare.gov

> Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org

> Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp

> State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
www.shiptalk.org

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