When Illnesses Compete
At cancer diagnosis, patients are often already dealing with other diseases.
By Heather L. Van Epps, PhD

Bladder Cancer: Breaking the Research Barrier
Advocates mobilize to improve bladder cancer care.
By Beverly A. Caley

Can You Afford Cancer?
Escalating cancer drug costs trigger concerns about access for patients.
By Jo Cavallo

Message from the Editor
Patients must balance price of drugs with the literal cost of living.
By Melissa Weber

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Breaking News
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of Hematology Meeting & the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Compiled from Staff Reports

Diagnosis Cancer
Cancer Myths
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House Call
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By Michael Fiore, MD

Finding Hope
Tossing and Turning
By Elizabeth Whittington

Special Report
Home-Brewed Gene Tests
By Diane Cole

Moving On
Making New Plans
By Jennifer M. Gangloff

Caregivers' Corner
A Different Kind of Caring
By Laura Beil

Food for Thought
Cutting Out Hormones
By Elizabeth Whittington

Drugs in the News
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Speaking Out
By Nancy Davenport-Ennis

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