Inside Cancer.Net – July 2011



			July 2011

This Month on Cancer.Net

Cancer and the Summer Months

Across the country, temperatures are rising and people are headed outdoors to enjoy the good weather. However, sun safety is a concern for everyone. Learn more about how to keep your skin protected from the sun. In addition, read on for some helpful guidance for people with cancer on how to avoid common heat-related problems to make the most of your summer season!


			Advocate Voices Read some thoughts by testicular cancer survivor Steven Gaffney on eight lessons from his cancer experience that enhanced his life.
			Managing the Cost of Cancer Care Find out more about coping with the financial challenges of cancer treatment in this newly updated resource from ASCO, available online, as a PDF, and as a print booklet.
			Different Opinions on Treatment Options Learn more about how to move forward when there are different views in a family about which treatment option the patient should choose.
			Perspective on Lung Cancer Screening Review an expert perspective about the final results of the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial (NLST).


			Considering Clinical Trials in Treatment Decisionmaking Patient advocate Mary Lou Smith, JD, outlines what things to consider when a person with cancer is making treatment plan decisions that involve clinical trials. Watch the video >>
			Breast, GI Cancer News from the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting A podcast series called “Research Roundup” is being presented throughout this summer to delve further into the scientific findings presented at ASCO’s conference. Hear individual podcasts with Julie Gralow, MD, on breast cancer research or Richard Goldberg, MD, on gastrointestinal cancers research. And, check back for new weekly podcasts on more topics! Listen to the podcasts >>
			Cancer.Net Mobile Scan this QR Code with your mobile device to access Cancer.Net’s mobile app directly in the iTunes App Store! Then, you can explore this free resource that one reviewer called a “must-have” for people with cancer. Download the app >>
			What’s New in Sarcoma Care and Treatment Learn more about sarcoma during this awareness month in this video with George Demetri, MD. Watch the video >>



			Cancer Types and Related Syndromes Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome Childhood Cancer Gardner Syndrome Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome Leukemia - Eosinophilic Multiple Myeloma Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer Nasopharyngeal Cancer Testicular Cancer Uterine Cancer Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
			Articles Alcohol Cancer Screening Physical Activity and Cancer Risk Physical Activity: Suggestions and Tips Tobacco Ultrasound—What to Expect Weight Control Cómo buscar un estudio clínico

Send in Your Artwork!

August 31 is the submission deadline for a chance to be part of ASCO’s next Expressions of Hope Calendar. There is no fee to enter, so send ASCO your original artwork today!

ASCO Annual Meeting Newsletter

Looking for an easy-to-read summary of highlighted news from this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting? Cancer.Net now offers a free, 12-page PDF newsletter explaining what these findings mean for people with cancer. Download the PDF.

Melanoma Targeted Therapy Finder

Learn more about a free online tool that provides timely information about emerging targeted therapies for melanoma, offered through a partnership between ASCO and CollabRx.

Breast Cancer Symposium Registration

Registration is now open for the 2011 Breast Cancer Symposium, set for September 8-10 in San Francisco. For details about patient advocate registration, visit Cancer.Net or email patientadvocates@asco.org.

Printed Materials Update

Be sure to download or order Cancer.Net’s newly updated ASCO Answers fact sheets! Each one-pager provides an introduction on a specific diagnosis. Updates are now available for bladder cancer, liver cancer, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ovarian cancer, and stomach cancer, as well as childhood-specific fact sheets on AML, CNS/brain tumors, and retinoblastoma. 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.