Spring 2006 

Editor Gwen Darien welcomes readers to the first issue of CR magazine.

New research adds to the discussion about the efficacy of mammography screenings.

What's happened since the signing of the National Cancer Act?

Researchers are testing breast cancer drugs against lung cancer.

Scientists weigh the pros and cons of the Cancer Genome Atlas.

Frustrated? Tired? Confused? Just do your best-there's no such thing as a perfect caregiver.

Disparities in cancer health care, research participation and outcomes are troubling for both science and society.

Weblogs are changing the way people communicate about cancer. Breast cancer survivor Nani Satterlee shares her blog.

A lack of high-quality tissue samples-and collection standards-is holding back cancer research.

Throughout the last half-century, clinical trials have helped turn laboratory hypotheses into cancer treatment.

Some survivors say metaphors like war help them battle cancer. Others prefer plain language.

Prostate cancer survivor Jim West shares his message of joy and life-and the importance of talking about a disease that many men don't discuss.

Since her stomach cancer diagnosis, cancer researcher Anita Roberts has been thinking about the disease in new ways.

The word 'cancer' can describe many different diseases that share certain traits.

Football coach Vince Lombardi died of metastatic colon cancer in 1970. Would today's treatment options and screening guidelines have made a difference?

A new report provides survivors with the tools for life after cancer.

Smoking can cause complications during cancer treatment. But help is available.

How to lobby legislators and raise awareness for cancer research funding.

A cancer survivor shares her thoughts upon being diagnosed with breast cancer at 53.

We've provided resources for you to find more information about the stories in this issue.