Inside Cancer.Net – September 2011



			September 2011

This Month on Cancer.Net

News for Patients: Breast Cancer Research

Highlighted news emerging from this week’s Breast Cancer Symposium includes evidence about self-exams and yearly mammography in finding breast cancer, information for young women choosing between a lumpectomy and mastectomy, and a new method to predict the risk of lymphedema. Read a summary of the conference’s highlighted studies or listen to a podcast with Dr. Andrew Seidman.

In addition, learn more on Cancer.Net about what to expect during a mammogram, cancer surgery, and preventing lymphedema.


			ASCO Partners with Yankees Radio Network ASCO and Yankees Radio Network are working together to raise awareness of cancer and Cancer.Net through the Network’s annual event in New York City and broadcasts of the Major League Baseball’s Yankees games. Tune in to your local affiliate station to hear the cancer messages integrated into every broadcast. Find out more about ASCO’s sports partnerships >>
			Updated Recommendations: NSCLC and Chemotherapy ASCO’s guideline on chemotherapy for stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been updated with the latest information based on a review of clinical trial results. Read the treatment guideline >>
			Research News: MRI and Advanced Rectal Cancer A new study has shown that for people with advanced rectal cancer, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess their tumor’s response to pre-surgery chemotherapy or radiation treatment may predict survival. Learn more about this study >>
			Essays from the Oncologist's Perspective ASCO has published a second e-book of brief articles in which physicians reveal the emotional issues that they face while caring for patients. The series first appeared in Journal of Clinical Oncology. It is available for Kindle and Kindle apps for BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and PC. Download the e-book >>
			Treatment Guideline: Ovarian Ablation in Early-Stage Breast Cancer ASCO endorses the Cancer Care Ontario guideline on adjuvant ovarian ablation for premenopausal women with early-stage invasive breast cancer. Find out what this means for patients >>


			Cancer and Older Adults More than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in people over the age of 65. In this video, Dr. Richard Goldberg discusses the challenges and needs of older adults with cancer. Watch the video >>
			Protect Your Skin from the Sun Even though summer is ending, it's important to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays year-round. Learn about skin cancer and steps you can take to reduce your risk. Listen to the podcast >>
			Research News on GU, Head and Neck Cancers, and Myeloma The ASCO Annual Meeting Research Round-up podcast series concludes with podcasts on kidney and prostate cancers with Dr. Maha Hussain, multiple myeloma with Dr. Sundar Jagannath, and head and neck cancers with Dr. Everett Vokes. Listen to the podcasts >>



			Cancer Types Adrenal Gland Tumor Cervical Cancer Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma - Childhood Ependymoma - Childhood Germ Cell Tumor - Childhood Lung Cancer Medulloblastoma - Childhood Melanoma Pleuropulmonary Blastoma - Childhood Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part and Cardiac
			Feature Articles CT Scans and Cancer Risk Cancer Surgery—What to Expect Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)—What to Expect The Importance of Hydration Side Effects of Cancer Surgery Understanding Cancer Surgery
			Clinical Trials About Clinical Trials Deciding to Participate in a Clinical Trial Patient Safety Phases of Clinical Trials Questions to Ask the Research Team
			Managing the Cost of Cancer Care, Spanish Introducción sobre los costos de la atención del cáncer Comprensión de los costos relacionados con la atención Comprensión de la Ley de Reforma de Salud del 2010 Preguntas para realizar acerca del costo Recursos financieros Seguro de salud Cómo organizarse Glosario de términos relacionados con los costos

Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Registration

Sign up now for the 2012 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, set for January 19-21 in San Francisco. For details about patient advocate registration, visit Cancer.Net or email patientadvocates@asco.org.

Explore CancerProgress.Net

Discover the transformation in cancer care on ASCO’s newest website. Learn about the progress made in clinical cancer research over the past 40 years with an interactive timeline and multimedia resources. Check it out today!

Cancer.Net Mobile: Tools to Manage Your Care

Download Cancer.Net’s free mobile app and get timely, doctor-approved cancer information and interactive tools to manage your care on the go. Keep track of questions to ask doctors and record voice answers; save information about prescriptions; and track the time and severity of symptoms and side effects.

Printed Materials Update

Be sure to download Cancer.Net’s newly updated ASCO Answers fact sheets! Each one-pager provides an introduction on a specific topic. Updates are now available for cervical cancer, uterine cancer, testicular cancer, clinical trials, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Visit Cancer.Net for complete details.

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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 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.