HEAL Living Well After Cancer  

 
             
  SUMMER 2008 / V2N2      
 

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Light by Which to See
A message from the Heal team
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Genetic testing may prove helpful for survivors of some cancers and for their families.

Tracing Cancer Connections [Cover Story]
With some cancers, genetic testing can impact follow-up care and the health of loved ones
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Voices Voices
How do you cope with fear of recurrence?
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Letters
“… It’s time to start talking about the aftercare treatment as much as the actual cancer treatment options. …” [READ IN FULL >]
 
 
Other article summaries:
 
 
People
 
Melanoma survivor Robin Lawrence

Seeing the Light
Melanoma survivor Robin Lawrence preaches the gospel of sun safety
 
Victoria Maizes, MD

Supporting the Potential to Heal
Q&A with Victoria Maizes, MD, on the role integrative medicine can play in healing from cancer
 
 
Body
 
Let's Get Moving
Did anyone ever stop to talk to you about physical activity and exercise?
 
Cancer on Dave Edler's lip was detected thanks to his dentist. An Opening for Tumor Detection
By spotting potential oral and pharyngeal tumors, alert dentists can save lives
 
More BODY News >
 
 
 
 

 

  
Spirit
 
A lymphoma survivor's experience with crystal therapy

Trying Anything
Connecting to that inner place of healing — like I would ever do that

 
Conquering post-treatment anxiety

Facing Down the Fear
Post-cancer anxiety is a common experience, but one that survivors can conquer
 
More SPIRIT News >
 
 
Knowledge
 
Pinpointing Progress
The massive search for new drug candidates, amid haystacks of possibilities
 

To Tell or Not to Tell
Revealing your cancer history at work has legal protections — and potential drawbacks
 
 
Connections
 

Rough & Tumble Recovery
In the annals of cancer survivorship, the emerging field of adventure healing is taking hold
 
More CONNECTIONS News >
 
 
Transitions
 

Going On ...
It’s shocking to be looking at a future that may stretch into my 60s, 70s and 80s
 

Cancer for the Long Haul
Treatment successes are pushing more patients into the uncertain territory known as chronic cancer

 
 
Prevention
 

Prostate Prevention
Finasteride, lifestyle changes and perhaps some natural substances may help ward off prostate cancer