Fall / 2011

In Every Issue

Editor's Page

The Meaning of Stem CellsThe term “stem cells” has taken on a scientific, political and conversational context over the past few years for many reasons.

BY DEBU TRIPATHY, MD

Letters from Our Readers

Comments from ReadersLetters, comments and feedback from CURE readers.

Side Note

Managing Cancer-Related DiarrheaCancer-related diarrhea can be cause for concern.

BY KATY HUMAN

Special Report

What Caused Your Cancer?Researchers spend years uncovering what can cause cancer and what to do about it.

BY STAFF REPORTS

Food for Thought

Açaí Berry’s Effect on Cancer in QuestionAçaí berry’s effect on cancer in question.

BY JASON ROBERSON

Voices

Remaining FaithfulA daughter honors her mother by being truthful.

BY CHERYL L. RICE

Pipeline

PipelineThe latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

BY LINDSAY RAY

Speaking Out

Supplement Research in Cancer LackingNutritional supplement research is unsatisfactory.

BY BARRIE CASSILETH, PHD AND DONALD GARRITY, RD

Unlocking the Mystery of Cancer Stem Cells

BY ELAINE SCHATTNER, MD AND KATHY LATOUR

Scientists research whether cancer stem cells are the key to eradicating the disease.

ARTICLE EXTRAS Understanding Clinical Trials Illustration: Targeting Cancer at the Source Chart: Cancer Stem Cell-Targeting Drugs in Development

Supplements During Cancer: Help or Hype?

BY LAURA BEIL

Are supplements and nutraceuticals during cancer treatment helpful or all hype?

ARTICLE EXTRAS
Tell What You’re Taking
Don’t Believe Everything You Read on Supplement Labels
From Our Archives: Supplements
Vitamin D and Folate May Reduce Colon Cancer Risk
Chart: Potential Interactions

Advocates Make Cancer Their Mission

BY MARC SILVER

No rest for advocates who’ve made cancer their mission.

ARTICLE EXTRAS
Checking Out a Charity
Should You “Just Do It?”
From Our Archives: Advocacy

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

Choosing an Imaging Test

BY CHARLOTTE HUFF

Not all cancer imaging tests are alike.

Finding Hope

Do You Need a Cancer Coach?

BY JENNIFER M. GANGLOFF

Cancer survivors turn to wellness coaches for guidance.

Healing Well

Coordinating Care After Cancer

BY DAWN DORSEY

For cancer survivors, health care is anything but routine.

Caregivers' Corner

How to Manage Family Dynamics During Cancer

BY JANE HILL

Managing family dynamics during cancer can be complicated.