Fall 2015

A wide range of therapies are available to help cancer survivors through recovery, such as meditation, yoga, animal therapy, or art, theater or music therapy.

Of the various ailments that can complicate cancer treatment for the elderly, one of the trickiest is cognitive impairment.

Some of the medications used to treat various comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis, may actually have a favorable impact on the likelihood of cancer, or its spread or recurrence.

Could an ingredient in a popular weed killer be causing cancer?

The trials and tribulations of cancer often morphed with the celebration of simple milestones that allowed my journey to cross the paths of others who became positive influences in my life.

The fact that dense breast tissue can make cancers difficult to see via mammogram has been the subject of numerous recent news reports.

People with cancer who have not yet had children, or who want more, may benefit from a new online tool that can help them find and consult with fertility experts before they start their cancer treatment.

Men with prostate cancer may be eligible to join a patient registry that will track their treatment choices and outcomes, as well as quality-of-life measures and the health of their caregivers over time.

House Call with Len Lichtenfeld, the deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society.

Pediatric cancer facilities that offer family-centered care incorporate the suggestions of children and their parents and siblings into treatment, increasing patient satisfaction and, possibly, health outcomes.

The extent of overdiagnosis in cancer differs according to the tumor type, its biology and the screening test.

Oncology massage can help alleviate many symptoms of cancer and its treatments, as long as practitioners have the right qualifications.

For survivors of cancer, screening intensively for recurrences may be less beneficial than simply striving for good overall health.

The use of 3-D printing in medicine and in the research and treatment of cancer is in its infancy, but its implications are revolutionary.

Fit older patients can often get the same cancer treatments as their younger counterparts, but additional conditions such as heart disease or diabetes signal the need for caution.

In this issue of CURE magazine, we review the current approaches for the evaluation and treatment of metastatic breast cancer, and what the future holds.

Comments and letters from you, our readers.

Today, 3-D printers are demonstrating a revolutionary ability to mass-produce a range of products, and they are taking their place in medicine