Letters Readers Respond CR's readers share how they told their children about their cancer diagnosis. Cancer Update Survivorship Planning
By Kevin Begos A new online tool helps survivors plan for their post-treatment care. Cancer Update Half-Baked Tanning Laws
By Lisa Seachrist Chiu Despite legislative efforts to end indoor tanning by minors, teens are just as likely as ever to visit the tanning salon. Current Issues Gut Check
By Sue Rochman Just how useful is colonoscopy for decreasing cancer deaths? Our Children — Subscription Required Quiet Saturdays
By Scott Kennedy After losing his son to cancer, a father shares his sorrow. Profile Life Behind the Lens
By Dwight Adams Julia Reichert began work on a film about children with cancer after her daughter’s treatment for lymphoma. Eight years later, while her film A Lion in the House was premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Reichert faced her own cancer diagnosis. Perspectives Journeying With Hope
By Damaris Christensen Life doesn't come with directions, but the experiences of other survivors can be a much-needed guide for patients confronting cancer and life beyond. Profile Personalized Medicine
By Kevin Begos His own personal struggles pushed Lodovico Balducci toward the field of geriatric oncology. Today, he cares for his patients like a small-town doctor. Challenges An Imperfect Substitute
By Alexandra Goho Ideally, all cancer drugs on the market would improve patient survival. In reality, evaluating other signs of a therapy’s effectiveness can get new drugs to patients sooner—but sometimes before the treatment’s benefit is clear. Global Report — Subscription Required The Accidental Medical Tourist
By Cynthia Ryan After an unexpected run-in with a bull, a breast cancer survivor found herself with a firsthand look at medical tourism and health care in India. Yesterday & Today America’s Funny Girl
By Jenny Song Saturday Night Live’s Gilda Radner died 20 years ago this May. Her absence left the world a lot less funny—but with a greater awareness of the often-misdiagnosed cancer that took her life. Life With Cancer Weighty Matters
By Stephen Ornes Knowing your body-mass index could help reduce your risk for cancer. Life With Cancer Cancerblog
By Alanna Kennedy A cancer survivor who lost both a lung and leg to the disease talks about invisible disabilities. Life With Cancer — Subscription Required What’s My Life, Anyway ... ?
By Cathrine Kellison A colon cancer survivor isn't letting cancer define her life. Additional Information Resources We've provided resources for you to find more information about the stories in this issue. |