Winter 2006 | CURE

Message from the Editor

December 19, 2006

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Editor's Page

Patients must balance price of drugs with the literal cost of living.

Cancer Myths

December 19, 2006

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Diagnosis Cancer

In an age of information abundance, myths about cancer abound.

Tossing and Turning

December 19, 2006

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Finding Hope

Treatment and side effects disrupt sleep.

Making New Plans

December 19, 2006

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Moving On

Survivors experience urge for change in their lives.

A Different Kind of Caring

December 19, 2006

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Caregivers' Corner

Hospice nurses see their profession as a calling.

A View of Cancer Care in America

December 19, 2006

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Speaking Out

Nancy Davenport-Ellis, a breast cancer survivor and founder of the Patient Advocate Foundation, discusses the expense of cancer care for patients and the complexities of health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Letters from Our Readers

December 19, 2006

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Letters from Our Readers

Doing well, bladder cancer survivor, quality of life, survivors issue.

Home-Brewed Gene Tests

December 19, 2006

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Special Report

This article discusses genetic test kits and the types of cancer they test for.

Cutting Out Hormones

December 19, 2006

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Food for Thought

This article discusses the health concerns for cancer survivors in consuming hormones in food and dairy products.

Cancer Tales

December 19, 2006

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Based on a survey of 1,000 by the American Cancer Society, this sidebar defines certain cancer myths as fact or fiction.

Physiology of Sleep

December 19, 2006

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This sidebar to “Tossing and Turning: Treatment and Side Effects Disrupt Sleep” discusses the physiology of sleep, REM sleep, circadian rhythms, and sleep research.

When Illnesses Compete

December 19, 2006

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Features

In an aging population, cancer is rarely a solo act.

Bladder Cancer: Breaking the Research Barrier

December 19, 2006

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Can You Afford Cancer?

December 19, 2006

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Escalating cancer drug costs trigger concerns about access for patients.

Begin Healing With a Single Step

December 19, 2006

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Web Exclusives

Survivors gain physical healing through exercise.

Bookshelf

December 19, 2006

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Web Exclusives

When It’s Cancer: The 10 Essential Steps to Follow After Your Diagnosis

People & Places

December 19, 2006

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Web Exclusives

Ed Bradley, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Betty Agassi, Farah Fawcett

Web Exclusive: Tattoo Safety

December 19, 2006

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An increasing number of survivors have chosen to be adorned with tattoos, either to express their “post-traumatic growth” or to cover scars.

In Need of Aging

December 19, 2006

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“When Illnesses Compete” discusses the exclusion in clinical trails of the aging population, especially those with chronic illnesses or comorbidities.

Take All Your Medicine

December 19, 2006

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“Can You Afford Cancer?” discusses patients who are reducing their oral medications to save money.

How Can I Quit Smoking?

December 19, 2006

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Web Exclusives

Dr. Michael Fiori, professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin and founder and director of the UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, offers suggestions on how to quit smoking.

Complicated Diagnosis

December 19, 2006

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Calculating the Score

December 19, 2006

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Influential Factors

December 19, 2006

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Keeping Vigilant

December 19, 2006

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Tips to Better Sleep

December 19, 2006

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The Biggest Challenge

December 19, 2006

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Overexposure

December 19, 2006

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Help for Patients

December 19, 2006

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In addition to many state governments, numerous organizations provide information on patient assistance programs.

Web Exclusive: Medical Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient

December 19, 2006

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As a cancer patient, you have several financial resources available to you, including health insurance, government programs, disability benefits, and services offered by voluntary organizations.