Inside Cancer.Net



			May 2010

This Month on Cancer.Net

Cancer.Net en Español Adds New Content

To improve access to ASCO’s oncologist-approved cancer information for patients and families, Cancer.Net has expanded the translated content on Cancer.Net en Español, including new articles on caregiving, healthy living, and types of cancer treatment. Read more >>

Lea el contenido más reciente de Cancer.Net en Español, incluyendo información acerca del cuidado del paciente, vivir bien después de cáncer, tipos de tratamiento y asimilación. Lea más >>


			Chronic Conditions: When Cancer Is Not Your Only Health Concern While dealing with the challenges that come with a diagnosis of cancer, it is important not to neglect other chronic medical conditions you may have. Read more >>
			What to Know: ER/PR Testing for Breast Cancer This guide for patients outlines the new evidence-based recommendations developed by ASCO and the College of American Pathologists to improve the accuracy of testing for estrogen and progesterone receptors for breast cancer. Read more >>
			Cancer Advances: 38,000 Childhood Cancer-Related Deaths Averted Childhood cancer-related death rates dropped more than 50% across the past three decades because of improvements in cancer treatment, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Read more >>


			Caring for the Whole Patient In this new video, Cancer.Net Editor-in-Chief Diane Blum, MSW, discusses how a healthcare team cares for a patient’s emotional, social, and practical needs. Watch the video >>
			News for Patients About Cancer Surgery This new podcast with Dr. Monica Morrow outlines research advances in using surgery to treat breast cancer, as presented at the Society of Surgical Oncology's Annual Symposium. Listen to the podcast >>
			What Are Clinical Trials? Here, Dr. Richard Goldberg, Cancer.Net Associate Editor, provides an overview of the clinical trial process. Watch the video >> Read more about clinical trials, including how to decide whether to participate and what questions to ask the research team.



			Cancer Types Adrenal Gland Tumor Astrocytoma, Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Male Central Nervous System, Childhood Ewing's Family of Tumors, Childhood Eye Cancer Eyelid Cancer Gallbladder Cancer Lacrimal Gland Tumor Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Childhood
			Newly Diagnosed Understanding Statistics on Incidence, Prevalence, and Mortality Understanding Survival Statistics When the Doctor Says Cancer
			Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) About Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM and Clinical Trials Questions to Ask When Considering CAM
			Caregiving Exploring New Caregiver Options Sharing Responsibilities
			Emotional and Physical Matters Depression and Anxiety Self-Image and Cancer
			Age-Specific Information Cancer and Siblings Resources for Young Adults Talking with your Friends
			Feature Articles Being a Cancer Advocate Self-Advocacy: Participating in Your Cancer Care

Upcoming Annual Meeting

Public and Patient Information: The 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting is the platform for the release of about 5,000 scientific abstracts, including the latest findings from cancer clinical trials. ASCO is pleased to share this highly anticipated research news with the public in a variety of ways.

Pre-Meeting Podcast: After noon on May 21, Cancer.Net will feature a podcast that offers a preview of major research news, presented by ASCO leaders.

Free Public Forum: In conjunction with the Annual Meeting, The ASCO Cancer Foundation will hold a free educational event in Chicago on Monday, June 7, with opportunities to interact first-hand with leading cancer doctors. See Cancer.Net for complete details and to register.

New Fact Sheets Available

Cancer.Net has added two new ASCO Answers fact sheets, Pain and Radiation Therapy. View the full list of fact sheets, which provide an overview of cancer-related topics.

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

May 2-8 is Brain Tumor action week. Get more details about primary tumors that start in the brain.

In addition, the month of May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Learn more about protecting your skin from the sun and early detection tips.

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.