36 Challenges
What Happens to a Donated Tumor?
By Stephen Ornes
Researchers and patients are hoping that
millions of stored tumors hold the key to more
personalized treatments, and even cures,
for cancer.
44 Katia Fuso’s Special Tumor
By Kevin Begos
A tumor removed from an Italian woman’s
breast has helped researchers identify a gene
that may help other cancer patients.
46 Current Issues
Delivering Bad News
By Charlotte Huff
Doctors are learning that there are better ways
to discuss difficult news with their patients.
50 Profile
Service With a Smile
By Jenny Song
Elizabeth Cropper’s surgical oncologist asked
one simple question that put the bladder cancer
survivor at ease and reassured her she was
in good hands.
BACK PAGES
56 Life With Cancer
Health insurance after cancer;
cancerblog; patient advocacy in Ireland
64 Self-Portrait
Beast
By Matthew Starring
ON THE COVER
Elizabeth Cropper (photo by Alex Webb )
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