CURE

CANCER GUIDE / 2012

Features

About Cancer: What is Cancer?Understanding cancer means knowing it's more than one disease 

About Cancer: Pathology & StagingHow much, what it looks like and where it is will guide diagnosis and treatment 

About Cancer: Cancer TherapiesProven approaches and new technology mean individualized treatment

At Diagnosis: Conducting Research OnlineTo evaluate cancer information found on the internet, consider the source 

At Diagnosis: Dealing With EmotionsHow to recognize normal reactions at diagnosis and know when help is needed 

At Diagnosis: Special Issues by AgeRegardless of when patients receive their diagnosis, their age impacts the next step

Before Treatment: Making Medical DecisionsSix steps for handling the stress of choosing treatment 

Before Treatment: Handling Insurance IssuesStrategies to make sure patients are getting the most out of their insurance plan

Before Treatment: Seeking a Second OpinionWhy and how patients should get another opinion about their diagnosis and treatment

Before Treatment: Understanding Clinical TrialsWhat patients need to know to decide whether a clinical trial is right for them

During Treatment: Side Effects of TherapySide effects caused by treatment have their own management strategies

During Treatment: Managing Financial MattersOrganization and help are crucial in managing your finances during treatment 

During Treatment: Nutrition FactsMaintaining a healthy diet, proper hydration and exercise is important

Survivorship: Finding the "New Normal"Strategies help patients adjust to life after treatment

Survivorship: Exercise & RecoveryPhysical activity can help improve mental and physical functioning after cancer treatment 

Survivorship: Seeing Beyond the HorizonWhen deciding on treatment, patients should also consider long-term and late effects

Caregiver: Taking on a New RoleNotes on navigating the challenging territory of caregiving

Caregiver: Caring for the CaregiverHow and why caregivers should care for themselves

In Every Issue

Editor's Page

Welcome to CURE’s Sixth Annual Cancer GuideIntroduction to CURE's Sixth Annual Cancer Guide 

Web Exclusives

During Treatment: Cancer & Your CareerChoosing to work through treatment requires planning ahead 

GlossaryGlossary of cancer terms and definitions to know 

Toolbox: Resources to UseResources to help cope with emotional and practical aspects of cancer 

After Treatment: Fear of RecurrenceTaking control of the uncertainty that cancer may return

FEATURE STORY


PUBLISHED APRIL 12, 2012

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