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  Fall Issue 2002
 
 


  Attacking Leukemia From All Sides
New targeted therapies, Gleevec and Mylotarg, seek out leukemia cells.
 
 
Joining Forces Against Leukemia
Physicians are using multiple approaches to fight leukemia‚ a complicated cancer of the blood cells.
by Cathy Dunn
To Zero in on Cancer
Monoclonal antibodies are being called magic bullets‚ but the challenge is hitting the target.
by Melissa Knopper
Advanced Therapies: New Options for Prostate Cancer
Advanced prostate cancer cannot be cured‚ but new breakthroughs mean control for this difficult disease.
by Catherine Grillo
Art of Healing
Art therapy provides a valuable outlet for feelings—and creativity for cancer survivors.
by Arushi Sinha

Advocacy
The Voice and the Vote of the Survivor
by Steven Friedman

In the Know: Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors Weigh in on Infusion Methods for Chemotherapy
by Steven Deitcher‚ MD & Joseph Kuhn‚ MD

Diagnosis Cancer: Beginning the Journey
Traveling the Road Less Taken: Clarifying Clinical Trials
by Erica Steele

Finding Hope: In Treatment
Fighting Fiscal Stress
by Amber Smith

Moving On: After Treatment
Facing the Fear of Recurrence
by Kathy LaTour

Breaking News
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Yes or No?
by Amy D'Orazio, PhD

Facing the Challenge: When Cancer Recurs
Beaming In on Brain Tumors
by Kim Dalton

Caregivers' Corner

Coping With Information Overload: The Caregiver’s Notebook
by Kathy LaTour

Early Detection & Prevention
A New Twist on an Old Drug
by Cynthia Washam

News & Noteworthy
by Amy D'Orazio, PhD & Kavita Maung, PhD

People & Places
New Faces‚ New Names‚ and Events You Won’t Want to Miss
by Melissa Weber

Readers’ Forum

There Is No “Right Way” to Have Cancer
by Susan Cambria