Winter / 2011

Connecting the Dots: Why It's So Hard to Pin Down Environmental Causes of Cancer

BY LAURA BEIL

Researchers examine environmental clues to establish a link to cancer.

ARTICLE EXTRAS Cancer Studies: A Primer

Medical Debt: An Unspoken Side Effect of Cancer Care

BY KATY HUMAN

For many patients, “financial toxicity” is an unwelcome side effect of cancer care.

ARTICLE EXTRAS
Sending Out an S.O.S.
Resources to Ease the Financial Burden of Cancer

Breaking News

Research Updates

BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Research updates from the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and American Society of Hematology.

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

Why Banks Need Your Tissue for Research

BY PAUL ENGSTROM

To benefit research, tissue repositories must be accountable.

Finding Hope

Consider Dental Issues Before Beginning Cancer Treatment

BY LACEY MEYER

Dentists advise resolving tooth and gum issues before starting cancer treatment.

Healing Well

The Positive Power of Pets

BY CHARLOTTE HUFF

Pets provide comfort, relieve stress from cancer.

Caregivers' Corner

Secret Shame

BY DON VAUGHAN

Caregiver stress can sometimes lead to substance abuse.