Summer 2008

Researchers explore ways to improve drug evaluations in pediatric clinical trials.

Advocates are working together to increase awareness and research in childhood cancers.

Drug development in childhood cancer has picked up the pace in recent years.

Resources for identifying and understanding treatments for childhood cancer.

No longer cancer's safe haven.

Oral contraceptives decrease incidence of ovarian cancer.

Dr. Len answers the question: “Does discontinuing hormone replacement therapy increase risk of breast cancer?”

A soldier returns home to help his sister through leukemia treatment.

A gynecologic oncologist and her patient form an unusual friendship.

Edward Kennedy and Sydney Pollack.

Childhood cancer survivors are at higher risk for heart disease.

Hawaiian retreat offers relaxation.

Readers respond to articles on the necessity of palliative care and talking to kids about cancer.

The debate about electronic health care tools and patient privacy shows no sign of ending soon.

Patient website gets a makeover.

Two more states guarantee colon screening coverage.

New research begins to clarify the link between sugar and cancer.

Here are some reaction guidelines from survivors and cancer therapists for well-meaning family and friends.

A number of exercise programs exist specifically for cancer patients who want to rehabilitate and get in shape.

Winning Essay: CURE's 2008 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing

Discussion of new drugs for CLL and to relieve constipation.

Cancer researchers are testing a variety of new treatments for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Igniting progress in the cure of children with cancer.

A number of approaches have proved beneficial for anxiety.