Fall 2006 | CURE

September 27, 2006

Making medical decisions grants patients power—and uncertainty.

September 27, 2006

September 27, 2006

CURE's Survivors special issue, treatment side effects, treating renal cell carcinoma, and a survivor's map.

September 27, 2006

Deciding between complex cancer treatment options can be overwhelming, and each choice has pros and cons, but following a few tips of advice may ease the decision-making process

September 27, 2006

Therapies improve for asbestos-caused cancer.

September 27, 2006

Taste alterations during therapy can make food unpleasant.

September 27, 2006

Dragon boat racing embraced by breast cancer survivors.

September 27, 2006

A childhood cancer diagnosis often makes well siblings feel like they’re battling the disease too.

September 27, 2006

Status of noninvasive breast cancer gets some clarity.

September 27, 2006

Doctors and patients confront shared decision-making.

September 27, 2006

Deep in the bone marrow lies the reason for blood disorders classified as myelodysplastic syndromes—stem cells gone awry.

September 27, 2006

Cancer treatment involves many specialists, some patients may not be aware of.

September 27, 2006

Treatment options for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a precursor to breast cancer.

September 27, 2006

People and organizations involved in cancer issues and awareness.

September 27, 2006

Asbestos exposure is the main cause of mesothelioma, accounting for more than 80 percent of cases.

September 27, 2006

Experts recommend bereaved caregivers find a routine after a loved one’s death, either by returning to work or setting up another type of schedule instead of being home alone in order to escape from the grief.

September 27, 2006

Reentering the workforce after a cancer diagnosis can add anxiety to an already stressful job hunt and whether a survivor chooses to disclose a diagnosis or not, there are a few helpful guidelines to consider.

September 27, 2006

Lymphedema can develop as a result of removing or destroying lymph nodes during surgery or radiation, causing arm heaviness and swelling, but research shows that exercise, lymph drainage, compression and protection helps manage lymphedema and alleviate symptoms.

September 27, 2006

Cancer survivors can easily start their own dragon boat team with the following advice.

September 27, 2006

Some siblings may take on a parental role while others become advocates, but individual reactions to a cancer diagnosis vary greatly, depending the sibling relationship and the sibling’s age at diagnosis

September 27, 2006

Many experts consider lobular carcinoma in situ, LCIS, to be a precursor to invasive breast cancer, but there is still debate over the best treatment including surgery and prevention with tamoxifen or Evista.

September 27, 2006

The risks and benefits of mammography screening vary by age—the benefit for women over age 50 has been proven, but debate continues about the benefit of screening younger women, beginning at age 40.

September 27, 2006

Researchers designed the Van Nuys Prognostic Index to aid in treatment decisions for women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS.

September 27, 2006

Cancer patients do not always seek a cure if the price could be months of misery from toxic treatment.

September 27, 2006

Improvements in the classification of myelodysplastic syndrome, MDS, based on varying characteristics in the disease have better defined prognosis and helped patients and doctors make treatment-related decisions.

September 27, 2006

Allogeneic stem cell transplantation and improvements in conditioning treatments may make transplant available to more patients and lower risk of severe side effects.

September 27, 2006

About 20 percent of patients develop secondary MDS—when the disease is caused by chemotherapy, such as alkylating agents, or radiation used to treat a previous cancer—and current research is focused on finding genetic alterations that will provide better treatment options for these patients.

September 27, 2006

Asbestos litigation has become the most costly mass tort in U.S. legal history.

September 27, 2006

Dr. Aman Buzdar discusses the latest breast cancer treatment strategies with aromatase inhibitors.

September 27, 2006

After Cancer Treatment is more than a plan to get back on your feet—it gives specifics on what to expect and how to cope with common issues of survivorship.

September 27, 2006

Employment discrimination has decreased with more public awareness of cancer survivorship issues, but it hasn’t disappeared and survivors should be familiar with their company’s policies and outside resources on legal issues and employment discrimination.

September 27, 2006

Breaking the news of cancer diagnosis—how siblings react to the disease.

September 27, 2006

Drugs for multiple myeloma and CML reach patients.

September 27, 2006

A documentary film about kids with cancer and their families.

September 27, 2006

Tips for parents--there are several things parents can do to make their other children feel special and involved in their sibling's cancer battle.

September 27, 2006

Some of America’s largest corporations are taking the adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” to heart.

September 27, 2006

The best choice for treatment depends on your desires, values, goals and personal risk-taking preferences.

September 27, 2006

Creating a plan is critical for patients who work during treatment.