Laying the Foundation for Better Bone Health
Protecting bone health in childhood cancer survivors.
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Sunstone Cancer Support Centers
Sunstone Cancer Support Centers offer desert oasis.
A New Era
As data emerge from a surge of new therapies, doctors combine the best of the best.
Optimism for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A once frightening diagnosis, inflammatory breast cancer now has treatment options.
Targeted Strike
New techniques in imaging and more precise methods in radiation delivery have minimized possible side effects.
Medical Miracle or Spontaneous Remission?
What are the odds that some cancers spontaneously go into remission?
Help for the Older Patient
A listing of several resources targeted at older patients for a variety of support issues.
Web Exclusive: Protection from Health Fraud
Cancer patients are warned to avoid “cancer cures” that seem too good to be true.
Web Exclusive: The Biology of Cancer and Aging
A quick look at how age affects cancer risk and mortality.
Breast Cancer & Liver Cancer
An approval in breast cancer, positive clinical trial results in liver cancer, while a prostate cancer drug disappoints.
The HPV Debate
Texas becomes the first state to require HPV vaccination, while other states are debating to mandate the vaccine as well.
Patient Congress
The Patient Advocate Foundation’s annual Patient Congress in Washington D.C.
New Role for Dempsey; Rest in Peace, Molly
Patrick Dempsey and Molly Ivins.
Evista vs. Femara in Breast Cancer
The aromatase inhibitor Femara is next up in new Evista study for breast cancer prevention.
Survivors at Risk for Cognitive Dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction remains a problem for young patients.
Stowe, Vermont
Survivors and families unite in Stowe.
www.komen.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s new name and look.
Having a Ball
Testicular cancer survivor Bob Hammer and his Have a Ball Foundation.
Tossing and Turning
Treatment and side effects disrupt sleep.
Cutting Out Hormones
This article discusses the health concerns for cancer survivors in consuming hormones in food and dairy products.
Physiology of Sleep
This sidebar to “Tossing and Turning: Treatment and Side Effects Disrupt Sleep” discusses the physiology of sleep, REM sleep, circadian rhythms, and sleep research.
Web Exclusive: Tattoo Safety
An increasing number of survivors have chosen to be adorned with tattoos, either to express their “post-traumatic growth” or to cover scars.
Keeping Vigilant
Tips to Better Sleep
Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer & Lymphoma
New approvals for colorectal, lung, breast, head & neck cancer and lymphoma.
Web Exclusive: Cost of Multiple Illnesses
Healthcare isn’t cheap and when patients have comorbid illnesses, those costs can skyrocket.
The Choice to Work
Creating a plan is critical for patients who work during treatment.
A Waste of Taste
Taste alterations during therapy can make food unpleasant.
Taming the Dragon
Dragon boat racing embraced by breast cancer survivors.
People & Places
People and organizations involved in cancer issues and awareness.