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  Spring Issue 2003
 
 


  Finding Hope in Treatment
More than just entertaniment, music is becoming a useful tool for cancer patients.
 
 
Profiling Cancer
Identifying patterns in genes unlocks one more piece for cancer researchers.
By Monica Zangwill‚ MD
Melanoma: Only Skin Deep
Becoming more and more common‚ melanoma is a challenging cancer if not caught early.
By Lynn Gentry
Living Well with Advanced Breast Cancer
New drugs mean women are living longer and better with metastatic disease.
By Alice McCarthy
Facing the Future: Planning for a Good Death
End-of-life issues are receiving more attention than ever from physicians and patients.
By Barbara Boughton

Advocacy
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
by Diane Balma

Diagnosis Cancer: Beginning the Journey
Doctor‚ What Are You Trying to Tell Me?
by Edward T. Creagan‚ MD

Early Detection & Prevention
Picture This: The Newest in Breast Imaging Technology
by Arushi Sinha

Finding Hope: In Treatment
A Prescription for Music
by Patricia Ambroziak

In the Know: Frequently Asked Questions

The Latest on Iressa
by Ronald Natale, MD

In the Know: National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Quality Cancer Care Initiatives: Declaration of Principles
Moving On: After Treatment
Living with Lymphedema
by Catherine Grillo

Caregivers' Corner

Life Lessons
by Cara Lyons Legé

Facing the Challenge: When Cancer Recurs

A Family Faces the Challenge
by Donna Redman

News & Noteworthy

by Amy D'Orazio, PhD

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

Readers’ Forum

The Continuing Journey of a Caregiver
by S. Epatha Merkerson