Inside Cancer.Net – April 2011



			April 2011

This Month on Cancer.Net

New! Melanoma Targeted Therapy Finder

A new online “app” on Cancer.Net enables people with melanoma to learn more about emerging cancer therapies and specific genetic profiles of melanoma that these drugs target. People diagnosed with melanoma can use this free tool to work with their doctor when making treatment plan decisions.

The Targeted Therapy Finder is offered through a partnership between ASCO and CollabRx, an organization that uses information technology to personalize cancer treatments and accelerate research. By providing access to its published content on melanoma, ASCO will help users receive the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about clinical testing of new cancer drugs.

Learn more >>


			ASCO Expert Corner: Giving Patients a Way to Share Their Stories Dr. Evan Lipson discusses why he created SeizetheDays.org, a website for patients and their families to share their stories with others. Read the article >> Listen to the podcast >>
			Research News for Patients A new study finds that many elderly men undergo unnecessary prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. Another study shows that a surgical technique enables previously sterile adult survivors of childhood cancer to father children. Learn what these findings mean for patients >>
			Camps and Retreats for Families and Children Touched by Cancer Thinking about getting away this summer? Numerous organizations offer children, adults, and families an opportunity to experience new adventures and receive support. Find a list of camps and retreats >>
			Cancer.Net en Español New articles on Cancer.Net en Español cover topics including advanced cancer care planning, survivorship, late effects in adults and children, rehabilitation, and making positive lifestyle changes after a cancer diagnosis. Read more >> In addition, watch a welcome video and find printed patient materials in Spanish.


			Informed Consent In this video—the second in a four-part series on clinical trials—Dr. Carolyn Runowicz introduces informed consent, a process that helps patients understand the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives before they join a clinical trial. Watch the video >> Or watch the first video in which Dr. Louis Weiner describes different types of clinical trials.
			Cancer Vaccines This podcast outlines how vaccines may prevent or treat certain types of cancer and explains how cancer vaccines are being tested in clinical trials. Listen to the podcast >>
			What's New in Sarcoma Care In this video, Dr. George Demetri discusses scientific advances in the care and treatment of people with sarcoma. Watch the video >>



			Cancer Types Anal Cancer Astrocytoma, Childhood Central Nervous System Tumor, Childhood Ewing Family of Tumors, Childhood Head and Neck Cancer Lung Cancer, Spanish Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer, Spanish Ovarian Cancer Wilms Tumor, Childhood
			Printed Guides to Cancer Guide to Breast Cancer Guide to Lung Cancer

Expressions of Hope Artwork

ASCO is calling patients, friends, families, and caregivers to submit artwork by August 30 for potential use in the next Expressions of Hope calendar. View the inspiring artwork in this year’s calendar.

Patient Advocate Guest Column

Learn about the Cancer Legal Resource Center, an organization that provides free and confidential information and resources on cancer-related legal issues to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, employers, and others coping with cancer.

New Fact Sheet

Take a look at Cancer.Net’s new fact sheet on acute lymphocytic leukemia. Printed copies are available to order through the ASCO University Bookstore. View the full list of fact sheets, which provide an overview of cancer-related topics.

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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 nearly 30,000 members 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 an up-to date and trusted resource for cancer information. Cancer.Net is supported by the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which provides support for breakthrough cancer research, professional education, and patient and family support.