Paths of Progress
A Leading Example: How patients take center stage with their powerful message
Fall/Winter 2008
Volume 17, Number 2
Contents
Features
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What Is a Cure?
By Richard SaltusAdvances in research and in our understanding of its underpinnings are changing how we talk about treating and curing cancer.
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Ups and Downs for Cancer Patients
By Saul WisniaWith support and understanding from friends, family, and caregivers, patients navigate the many obstacles on the road to recovery.
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Lung Distance
By Rob LevyAs researchers unravel the genetic mysteries of lung cancer, they’re extending the reach of treatment for the disease.
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Leading the Way
By Christine ClearyFor 10 years, members of the Patient and Family Advisory Councils have been tireless advocates for the power of patient-family centered care.
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Journey to the Center of Cancer Diagnosis
By Prashant NairOn its travels from laboratory to laboratory, a tumor leaves behind a critical trail of knowledge, discovery, and diagnosis. view video
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First Person: Cori Liptak, PhD
Edited by Dawn StapletonSenor psychologist Cori Liptak, PhD, talks about the vital role the psychosocial clinician plays in treating both pediatric patients and their families.
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Back cover image: unveiling the David Ortiz jersey
Departments
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Dateline – news around the Institute
Including: Crafting cancer legislation, an award for Dana-Farber’s patient-centered care, and the growing field of pyschosocial oncology and palliative care.
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Discoveries
Including: The promise of targeted therapies, two studies on colon cancer risk, and a new mathematical tool for cancer genes.
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About us
Credits
President, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Edward J. Benz Jr., MD
Chief Medical Officer Lawrence N. Shulman, MD
Chief Scientific Officer Barrett J. Rollins, MD
Chief Clinical Research Officer Philip W. Kantoff, MD
Chief of Staff Stephen E. Sallan, MD
Chair, Medical Oncology James D. Griffin, MD
Chair, Pediatric Oncology Stuart H. Orkin, MD
Chair, Radiation Oncology Jay R. Harris, MD
Chair, Executive Committee for Research David M. Livingston, MD
Senior VP for Experimental Medicine Lee M. Nadler, MD
Senior VP for Patient Care Services, Chief Nurse Patricia Reid Ponte, RN, DNSc, FAAN
Senior VP for Research Beverly R. Ginsburg, MBA
Senior VP for Communications Steven R. Singer
Editor Michael Buller
Design John DiGianni
Associate Editor Robert Levy
Articles Editor Saul Wisnia
Contributors Christine Cleary, Cindy Hutter, Prashant Nair, Debra Ruder,
Richard Saltus, Dawn Stapleton
Production Assistance Patricia Cleary, Jacqueline Czel, Molly Gillette,
Kimberly Regensburg, Lee Whale
Photography Sam Ogden, Joshi Radin, Getty Images
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