A Letter From CR's Editor Running the Risk
By Gwen Darien We can't prevent all cancers, but we can work to reduce cancer risk on both societal and individual levels. Question & Answer Preventing Cancer
By Mitzi A. Baker How can we reduce cancer risk? The president and founder of the Prevent Cancer Foundation answers CR's questions.
First Person A Difficult Choice
By René Syler At high risk of breast cancer, René Syler, an author and former co-anchor of CBS's The Early Show, decided to have a prophylactic mastectomy. New Directions Preventing Genetic Glitches
By Rabiya S. Tuma Searching for new ways to prevent cancer, researchers are investigating how critical genes are turned on and off. Perspectives Lessons in Prevention
By Alfred I. Neugut, as told to Sue Rochman Oncologists may want to look to the successes of cardiologists in preventing cardiovascular disease for clues to promoting cancer prevention Current Issues Finding Solutions for Screening
By Stephen Ornes Some cancers have no early detection techniques, while others have effective screening tools that aren't reaching all the people they need to help. Your Health Struggling With Smoking?
By Alanna Kennedy Smokers who want to quit have more sources of help than ever before. Start by picking a quitting buddy. Additional Information Resources We've provided resources for you to find more information about the stories in this issue. |