Summer / 2013

Treating Multiple Myeloma From Every Angle

BY HEATHER L. VAN EPPS, PHD

New treatments for multiple myeloma target the disease in different ways.

ARTICLE EXTRAS Robert A. Kyle, MD Autumn Colbert: A Daughter Undaunted Illustration: Multiple Myeloma's Progression Illustration: Bone Problems

Vital Signs: Recognizing and Managing Distress

BY LAURA BEIL

Recognizing & managing distress can lead to better outcomes.

ARTICLE EXTRAS
Children Are Not Little Adults

Heart of the Matter: Cardiac Toxicity

BY KATHY LATOUR

Patients should be aware of possible cardiac toxicities & what to do about them.

ARTICLE EXTRAS
Prepping for Treatment
View Illustration: Heart Damage

Breaking News

ASCO Updates

BY STAFF REPORTS

Updates from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

First Line

People, News & Events

EDITED BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Legislative Watch / People Report / The Place To Be / Prevention / House Call / Childhood Cancer / Integrative Medicine / On The Web / Bookshelf

Diagnosis Cancer

Check Please: Choosing the Best Hospital for Your Cancer Surgery

BY CHARLOTTE HUFF

Taking the time to do your homework can help when it comes to choosing a hospital for your cancer surgery.

Finding Hope

Mind Over Matters

BY DON VAUGHAN

Studies suggest mind-body surgery prep may reduce anxiety and help healing.

Healing Well

Managing Expectations

BY BARBARA SADICK

Preserving fertility is an essential issue for young patients and survivors.

Caregivers' Corner

Silver Linings in Caregiving

BY JANE HILL

Caregivers to patients with cancer find benefits in the experience.