A Letter From CR's Editor The Bonds of Survivorship
By Gwen Darien CR's editor-in-chief, Gwen Darien, ponders the evolving bonds among cancer survivors. Cancer Update The Prostate Paradox
By Ingfei Chen Could cancer-fighting hormones do more harm than good? Cancer Update The NCI's New Director
By Nancy Volkers John E. Niederhuber, the NCI's new director, talks about his priorities and the NCI budget. Cancer Update A Menu of Mutations
By Ben Harder Researchers begin to demystify the genomes of two cancers. Cancer Update The Darker Side of Tanning Beds
By Lisa Seachrist Chiu A link between UV radiation and cancer spurs government action to protect minors who use indoor tanning beds. Policy The Drug Debate
By Jessica Gorman Some patient advocates are pushing for broader access to investigational drugs. Others say the proposed changes could hurt patients and delay the clinical trial process. First Person My Cancer Crash Course
By Josh Hysell A young man recalls the trials and lessons of being a 17-year-old caregiver to his new girlfriend. Global Report Getting the Word Out
By Lisa Seachrist Chiu Many countries, including France, India and Brazil, are pushing to curb tobacco use through creative public health campaigns. Challenges Rethinking Race
By Sue Rochman Race may be a social construct, but researchers are discovering that it could offer new insights in cancer research. Answers When Tumor Cells Travel
By Charlie Schmidt A growing number of scientists are investigating the complexities of metastasis-the spread of cancer cells. Yesterday and Today A Maverick Musician's Complex Cancer
By Kevin Begos Rock music legend Frank Zappa died of prostate cancer more than a decade ago. Have screening options or treatment improved since his death? Essay The Sisterhood of Survivorship
By Cynthia Ryan A breast cancer survivor analyzes her own identity as a survivor after her mother-in-law dies of the same kind of cancer. Profile Community Service
By Corinna Wu Physician Elmer Huerta broadcasts a message of preventive care. Profile Remission Impossible?
By Holly Lang Pancreatic cancer survivor Howard Young is on a mission to help others with the disease. Life With Cancer Cancerblog
By Alanna Kennedy A young cancer survivor bargains with her body. Life With Cancer Losing a Parent
By Alanna Kennedy How do you prepare kids for a parent's death? Remembrance Hazen Kennedy
By Jenny Song Five-year-old Hazen Kennedy, who was featured in the Fall 2006 issue of CR, died in November. Self-Portrait Patricia Broderick
By Matthew Broderick Actor Matthew Broderick shares a painting by his mother, Patricia Broderick, who died of lung cancer. Additional Information Resources We've provided resources for you to find more information about the stories in this issue. |