Summer 2006

Editor Gwen Darien shares some of the loss and fear she's experienced since her cancer diagnosis, 13 years ago.

New studies suggest that statins have no effect on reducing colorectal cancer risk.

Smokers in certain minority populations may have a greater risk of developing lung cancer.

Evidence suggests a link between increased cancer rates and the world's worst nuclear accident.

A family doctor for 25 years, James Omel was sure he'd properly diagnosed his back pain.

Kevin Kersey, a survivor of a rare gastrointestinal cancer, shares an excerpt from his blog.

A cancer survivor and his wife face their fears when he revisits scenes from his treatment.

Proteins called growth factors contribute to cancer and to the development of therapies to treat it.

Researcher Waun Ki Hong has spent his career searching for ways to prevent cancer and improve patient care.

Survivors can avoid work and insurance pitfalls by knowing how the system works.

An artist shares his experience with cancer through photography.