Inside Cancer.Net – January 2010



			January 2011

This Month on Cancer.Net

Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

The start of a new year is a perfect time to reevaluate your health and make positive lifestyle changes. To learn about ways to prevent and lower your risk of cancer, visit Cancer.Net, where you will find information about chemoprevention, cancer screening, diet and nutrition, physical activity, tobacco, weight control, and more.

It is important to remember that, although avoiding risk factors can greatly reduce the risk of developing cancer, not all cancers are preventable. Find more information about preventing specific types of cancer.


			Making Positive Lifestyle Changes After a Cancer Diagnosis For many people, living with cancer can serve as an opportunity to reevaluate their lifestyle and make positive changes for the sake of health and quality of life. Read more >>
			Progress Against Cancer Learn about the most significant discoveries in cancer research from clinical trials over the past 40 years in ASCO’s Progress Against Cancer Timeline. For information about the top cancer research findings in 2010, read Clinical Cancer Advances: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer.
			Study: Regular Sunscreen Use Reduces Melanoma Risk A study found that regular use of sunscreen reduced the risk of developing melanoma by half, with nearly three-quarters fewer cases of the more dangerous invasive type of melanoma. Read more >>


			Caregiving Here, Cancer.Net Editor-in-Chief Diane Blum, MSW, defines the role of caregivers, identifies potential challenges that caregivers may face, and provides helpful tips on how to manage caregiving. Watch the video >>
			Breast Cancer Symposium Highlights In this podcast, Julie Gralow, MD, discusses some of the highlights of the 2010 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, held December 8 - 12, 2010. Listen to the podcast >>



			Cancer Types Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Colorectal Cancer Endocrine Tumor Esophageal Cancer Fallopian Tube Cancer Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor Islet Cell Tumor Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic, Spanish Leukemia, Acute Myeloid, Childhood Leukemia, Acute Myeloid, Spanish Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid, Spanish Melanoma Pancreatic Cancer Thymoma Thyroid Cancer Unknown Primary Vaginal Cancer Vulvar Cancer
			ASCO Answers Fact Sheets Bladder Cancer Colorectal Cancer Esophageal Cancer Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Melanoma Prostate Cancer Thyroid Cancer

New to the Bookstore

New fact sheets that describe the most common cancers in children and teens are now available to order through ASCO’s bookstore.

In addition, order a free copy of the newly updated Managing the Cost of Cancer Care booklet.

New Fact Sheets Available

Cancer.Net has added two new treatment-related ASCO Answers fact sheets, Clinical Trials and Chemotherapy. View the full list of fact sheets, which provide an overview of cancer-related topics.

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 an up-to date and trusted resource for cancer information. Cancer.Net is supported by The ASCO Cancer Foundation, which provides support for cutting-edge cancer research, professional education, and patient and family support.