A Letter From CR's Editor — Free Full Text On the Road With Connie
By Gwen Darien CR's editor-in-chief hit the road with survivor Connie Mielich for a mini media tour. Cancer Update A History of Survival
By Vy Vo A family history of colorectal cancer may decrease a person's risk of dying from the disease. Cancer Update Genetic Profiling
By Regina Nuzzo A new law is intended to help reduce genetic discrimination. Cancer Update Clues to Neuroblastoma
By Jocelyn Rice The discovery of a genetic link to a childhood cancer may be a first step toward new therapies. Cancer Update Costly Care
By Hannah Hoag For many patients' care, costs are rising. First Person — Free Full Text A Humbling Journey
By Heather Alberts Shortly after treatment for ductal carcinoma in situ, an outgoing, happy woman found herself spiraling into clinical depression. First Person Living With the Zebra
By James Omel Diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a family physician prepared his family for his death. Now, thanks to new treatments, he's making plans for his future. Profile — Free Full Text Caring for the Whole Person
By Kyla Dunn Thirty years ago, psychiatrist Jimmie Holland began arguing that cancer survivors require treatment for their social and psychological needs just as much as for their cancer. Photoessay — Free Full Text Country Hospice
By Danny Wilcox Frazier In rural areas that have been left behind as a result of economic downturns, hospice services offer patients the end-of-life care their families need. Discovery — Free Full Text Folkman’s Foresight
By Jocelyn Selim Judah Folkman challenged convention for decades while investigating his hypothesis about a new way to treat cancer. Today, his ideas have led to a new class of cancer drugs. Profile — Free Full Text No Ordinary Life
By Jenny Song Connie Mielich survived cancer four times but lost her right leg and a lung to osteosarcoma. Despite all she has endured, she has maintained a passion for life and helping others. Your Health — Free Full Text Take a Deep Breath
By Jessica Wapner New research is exploring the power of holistic health care. Could it help you? Perspectives — Free Full Text Coping With Cancer
By Damaris Christensen In this first installment of a new series on faith and hope, CR explores what keeps people going in the midst of illness and turmoil. Yesterday & Today — Free Full Text The Duke's Final Showdown
By Sue Rochman Hollywood hero John Wayne died of stomach cancer in 1979. Since his death, U.S. stomach cancer rates have declined and researchers have discovered a link between the cancer and a common type of bacteria. Life With Cancer On-the-Job Treatment
By Stephen Ornes Survivors face unique challenges in the workplace. Life With Cancer — Free Full Text Cancerblog
By Alanna Kennedy A couple blog about their young daughter's experience with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Portrait Tree of Life
By Kristi Duckworth An artist's work celebrates survivorship. Additional Information — Free Full Text Resources We've provided resources for you to find more information about the stories in this issue. |