Inside Cancer.Net

Inside Cancer.Net – May 2011



			May 2011

This Month on Cancer.Net

New! Cancer.Net App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

Download Cancer.Net Mobile for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch today! This free app is designed by oncologists to help people with cancer and their caregivers plan and manage cancer treatment and care.

In addition to providing access to Cancer.Net’s comprehensive cancer guides covering more than 120 types of cancer and related syndromes, the app includes interactive tools for patients and caregivers to keep track of questions to ask their doctors, record voice answers, and choose from frequently asked questions; save important information about prescribed medications, including photos of medicine labels and bottles; track the time and severity of symptoms and side effects during treatment; and learn about new cancer care topics through weekly podcast and video interviews with ASCO member doctors.

Cancer.Net Mobile app updates will be issued regularly.


			Patient Advocate Guest Columns Read the latest two articles in the Patient Advocate Guest Column series, featuring Cancer and Careers (an organization dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace) and Not As I Pictured (a film about a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist’s journey through cancer).
			Post-Traumatic Growth and Cancer A new article describes the types of personal growth and change that some people experience after a traumatic experience, such as a cancer diagnosis. Read more >>
			Expert Perspective From ASCO ASCO has issued a provisional clinical opinion on using epidermal growth factor receptor testing to help predict the benefit of treating patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer with an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Learn what this means for patients >>


			Clinical Trial Safety In this video—the third in a four-part series on clinical trials—Dr. Eric Singer explains how clinical trials are reviewed to ensure the safety of the patients involved. Watch the video >> Watch the previous two videos in which Dr. Louis Weiner describes different types of clinical trials and Dr. Carolyn Runowicz explains informed consent.
			Cancer and the Workplace This podcast explains what to do if you encounter workplace discrimination after cancer treatment. Listen to the podcast >>
			What's New in Myeloma Care In this video, Dr. Sundar Jagannath discusses scientific advances in the care and treatment of people with myeloma. Watch the video >>



			Cancer Types Appendix Cancer Astrocytoma, Childhood, Spanish Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood Brain Stem Glioma, Childhood, Spanish Carney Complex, Syndrome Central Nervous System, Childhood, Spanish Craniopharyngioma, Childhood Gallbladder Cancer Gallbladder Cancer, Spanish Leukemia, B-Cell Liver Cancer Liver Cancer, Spanish Ovarian Cancer, Spanish Retinoblastoma, Childhood
			End-of-Life Care Advance Directives Caring for a Terminally Ill Child Hospice Care Palliative Care Preparation at the End of Life
			Genetics The Genetics of Breast Cancer The Genetics of Colorectal Cancer The Genetics of Kidney Cancer The Genetics of Melanoma The Genetics of Ovarian Cancer The Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer The Genetics of Prostate Cancer The Genetics of Thyroid Cancer
			Cancer.Net En Español Planificación de los cuidados del enfermo con cáncer en etapa avanzada Recursos de diccionarios médicos

Annual Meeting Research Preview Teleconference

Patient advocates are encouraged to register by 12 PM (EDT) on May 16 for a free teleconference on May 18, 6 - 8 PM (EDT). It will include a panel discussion and Q&A session about studies released in advance of this year’s Annual Meeting. An audio podcast of the teleconference will be available on Cancer.Net on May 19.

Answers to Cancer Public Forum

Register today for the second annual Answers to Cancer public forum, a free educational event for patients, family, friends, and caregivers to gather and interact firsthand with leading cancer professionals from around the globe, hosted by the Conquer Cancer Foundation at the Chicago Hilton on Saturday, June 4, 1-3 PM (CDT). The event will focus on survivorship, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. Learn more >>

Watch the 2010 Answers to Cancer presentation.

Patient Materials Update

ASCO's Advanced Cancer Care Planning booklet is now available in Spanish to download or order through the ASCO University Bookstore. Cancer.Net also offers one-page fact sheets in Spanish on breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers.

Expressions of Hope Artwork

ASCO is calling patients, friends, families, and caregivers to submit artwork by August 31 for potential use in the next Expressions of Hope calendar. View the inspiring artwork in this year’s calendar.

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 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.