Ask the Nurse
(Winter 2007)
As an oncology nurse and a breast cancer survivor, what are three things you think
women diagnosed with breast cancer should know at the time of diagnosis?
Participate. Connect. Thrive
(Winter 2007)
The Wellness Community
Ovarian Cancer Obstacles: Removing the Barriers
(Winter 2007)
By the 2007 Patient Advocate Foundation Publication Committee
Come Chat With Us
(Winter 2007)
Online communities offering support, information, and empowerment to members are
more popular than ever among cancer survivors. Now Women&Cancer joins
the conversation with our own online community.
Ask the Doctor
(Fall 2007)
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Help for Caregivers
(Fall 2007)
If you are the caregiver of a young patient newly diagnosed with a chronic illness,
you may feel overwhelmed with new emotions and responsibilities.
Ask the Doctor
(Summer 2007)
What Should I Know About Breast Cancer and Radiation Therapy?
Care Is Just a Call Away
(Summer 2007)
The Colorectal CareLine: Providing Comprehensive Service to Patients in Times of
Crisis
Is Your Healthcare Excellent? (Spring 2007)
National Centers of Excellence in Women’s Health are setting a standard for women’s
healthcare. Read on to see what you need to know about women’s healthcare and how
your provider measures up.
Introducing Your Oncology Nurse
(Spring 2007)
Recently diagnosed with cancer? Meet one of the most important members of your healthcare
team.
Ask the Doctor
(Spring 2007)
Common Skin Cancer and Sun Protection Questions Answered
What is a Health Savings Account?
(Spring 2007)
It is open enrollment time at your employer and, in addition to or in place of your
old health plan, you are offered an opportunity to participate in a Health Savings
Account (HSA). But though you’ve heard of an HSA, you still have questions: what
is a Health Savings Account exactly, and how does it work?
Ask the Doctor
(Winter 2006)
Is heredity an important factor in ovarian cancer? How many women have a hereditary
predisposition to ovarian cancer? What are the risks associated with having one
of these mutations? What are the options for women with mutations?
This is Not a Bill, Well What is it Then?
(Winter 2006)
An In-depth Look at Defining the Explanation of Benefit.
Choosing a Doctor
(Winter 2006)
Finding High-quality Cancer Care.
The Top Five General Cancer Web Sites for
Patients and Caregivers (Winter 2006)
Women&Cancer shares our picks for the best places to start on the Internet
to learn about cancer and treatment, follow the latest news, access clinical trials,
find lifestyle and supportive care guidelines, and be introduced to resources and
advocacy groups.
Ask the Doctor
(Fall 2006)
I am worried that I am going to get breast cancer. How can I know if I’m at increased
risk, and what can I do about it? What are the surveillance options for women at
an increased risk for breast cancer? What can I do to decrease my breast cancer
risk?
If You’re Uninsured or Underinsured and
Facing Cancer (Fall 2006)
The plight of the uninsured and the underinsured in America is a major concern and
an issue that is currently being debated on the local, state, and national levels.
According to a published report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, “The number of
uninsured under the age of 65 increased by nearly 6 million between 2000 and 2004.”
The un- and underinsured represent approximately 16 percent of the U.S. population
and include Americans who fall in all ranges of age, race, and gender demographics.
Ask the Doctor
(Summer 2006)
Is lung cancer a common problem in women? Are women affected by lung cancer differently
than men? What factors are responsible for the different behaviors of lung cancer
in women? Are there differences in the way lung cancer is treated in women compared
with men?
Clinical Trials and Insurance: Understanding
Your Coverage (Summer 2006)
Clinical trials are research studies to test new drugs or other treatments involving
participants who meet specific admission criteria. All new medications are required
by the federal Food and Drug Administration to undergo clinical trials, which are
designed to prove safety and efficacy.