Inside Cancer.Net – April 2010



			April 2010

This Month on Cancer.Net

Resources for Teens With Cancer

The teenage years can be a difficult period of growth and development on many fronts, which can make the added challenge of dealing with cancer seem overwhelming. To support teens with cancer, Cancer.Net offers information about cancer types, treatment, coping with the changes that may occur, and links to other websites specifically designed for teenagers.
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			Physician Assistants in Oncology Learn about the role of physician assistants in cancer care in this Q&A article with Todd Pickard, MMSc, American Academy of Physician Assistants, and David Coniglio, MPA, PA-C, Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology. Read more >>
			Cancer Myths Check the facts about common cancer myths and misconceptions, some of which have been circulating for years. Read more >>
			Coping With Guilt People with cancer may experience feelings of guilt or regret for various reasons. Learn more about coping with such questions as "what if" and "if only." Read more >>


			ASCO Cancer Treatment Summaries, with Dr. Julie Gralow In this new video, Dr. Julie Gralow discusses ASCO’s Cancer Treatment Summaries, brief records of a patient’s cancer treatment and follow-up care. Find forms and additional information about treatment summaries on Cancer.Net. Watch the video >>
			News for Patients regarding Head and Neck Cancers This new podcast with Dr. Ezra Cohen outlines scientific advances in the detection and treatment of head and neck cancers, as presented at the 2010 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium. Listen to the podcast >>
			Managing Side Effects of Chemotherapy Here, Dr. Lynn Schuchter discusses medical advances in relieving side effects of this treatment, as well as what patients should ask before chemotherapy begins. Watch the video >>



			Cancer Types Bladder Cancer Lung Cancer Lung Cancer, Spanish Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Retinoblastoma, Childhood
			Syndromes Mastocytosis Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
			Newly Diagnosed Tests and Procedures The Oncology Team What is Cancer?
			Caregiving Being a Caregiver How Caregivers Can Take Care of Themselves
			Relationships and Cancer Cancer and the Workplace: Dealing with Discrimination
			End of Life Care Palliative Care
			Survivorship Survivorship: Next Steps to Take
			ASCO Cancer Education Slides Lung Cancer
			Support and Resource Links Drug Information Resources

Celebrate Your Cancer Nurse

Do you know an oncology nurse who deserves some special recognition? Learn how to submit a nomination to “Honor Someone Special” by visiting the Oncology Nursing Society’s website.

Inspirational Fundraising

After learning about their longtime elementary school principal's kidney cancer diagnosis, members of the Malibu, California school district banded together in support. Led by Principal Phil Cott’s two children, students from the local elementary and high schools sold bracelets representing kidney cancer awareness to fundraise for The ASCO Cancer Foundation. To date, the volunteers have raised several thousands of dollars and increased community-wide awareness about cancer. This community’s efforts demonstrate how any of us can make a world of difference in cancer care.

For Patient Advocates

Register now to beat the April 28 early registration deadline for the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting, a forum for breaking scientific and educational developments in oncology, June 4 - 8 in Chicago, Ill. For additional information, please visit Patient Advocate Programs at the ASCO Annual Meeting or contact patientadvocates@asco.org.

Expressions of Hope Artwork

Submit your artwork by June 31 for potential use in ASCO's 2010-2011 Expressions of Hope calendar, or view other survivors' inspiring images.

Cancer Awareness

Learn about April cancer awareness events and resources.

ASCO American Society of Clinical Oncology. For more information about ASCO's patient information resources, visit www.cancer.net or call 888-651-3038.

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Inside Cancer.Net is a monthly newsletter highlighting new content and features of the American Society of Clinical Oncology's (ASCO) patient information website, Cancer.Net (www.cancer.net). The website brings ASCO’s expertise to people with cancer and those who care for and care about them. ASCO is composed of more than 28,000 oncologists globally who are leaders in advancing cancer care. All the information and content on Cancer.Net was developed and approved by the cancer doctors who are members of ASCO, making Cancer.Net the most up-to date and trusted resource for cancer information on the Internet. Cancer.Net is supported by The ASCO Cancer Foundation, which provides support for cutting-edge cancer research, professional education, and patient and family support.