First Person

Twenty-two years after the first of two breast cancer diagnoses, a survivor decides to undergo genetic testing.

by Cynthia Ryan

Some patients want to work through illness and others need to, but juggling work responsibilities and treatment regimens can be a challenge.

by Leigh Labrie

Healthy Habits

A study evaluates whether a change in diet could slow prostate cancer growth.

by Melinda Mahaffey Icden

Q&A

Cancer survivor Emily McDowell creates greeting cards that give people the words to talk about a difficult disease.

by Stephen Ornes

Forward Look

Patients benefit when oncologists encourage physical activity.

by Brenda Conaway

Forward Look

New study highlights importance of survivorship care.

by Sharon Reynolds

Sound Advice

vol 05 | issue 03
Coping with weight gain while being treated, telling family and friends how you feel, and supporting parents who are used to taking care of themselves.

Forward Look

After a death, caregivers may need their own support.

by Marilyn Fenichel

Young adults undergoing cancer treatment who may want to have children should talk with their doctors about ways to preserve their fertility.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Forward Look

Drug for early-stage cancer must be taken for many years to be effective.

by Kendall K. Morgan