Actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey describes his advocacy efforts on behalf of his mother, an ovarian cancer survivor, in the spring 2011 issue. Other highlights include a special section devoted to triple-negative breast cancer, a feature about hormone therapy, great nutrition and exercise articles, and an article offering information and tips related to sleep disorders.

Features

Give to Live When life deals you lemons, do more than make lemonade- give it away. By Laurie Wertich

You Can Go Home Again Actor Patrick Dempsey takes his very personal commitment to cancer advocacy back to his hometown in Maine and makes a diffrence for patients and caregivers By Diana Price

Is It Hot in Here? Hormone therapy is still and option for managing menopausal symptoms. By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Need Some ZZZZ’s? Understanding sleep disorders and how to get effective treatment may help. By Mia James

Triple-negative Breast Cancer Special Section -Q&A with Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, MD, MRCP -Survivor Story; Gerri Speer -Triple-negative Breast Cancer Resources

The Proof Is in the Outcomes Outcomes data provide patients with an inside look at cancer centers’ performance records. By Laurie Wertich

Body Wise

Nutrition and Exercise

Eat Well, Be Well- Savvy Shopping: Save Your Budget and Your Health By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE

Walk This Way The easiest way to get fit is by outting one foot in front of the other. By Laurie Wertich

Beat the Exercise Blues Combat boredom with these new fitness trends By Laurie Wertich

Keep Moving, Keep Giving Survivor Katie Haytek tells us why staying active and giving back through charity sporting events is the ultimate reward. By Mia James

Spirit House

Tending to the Soul

Life Coach Act with Intention–—and Reap the Rich Rewards By Denise King Gillingham, MSW

Hear Me Roar

Women Share Their Personal Stories

Survivor Profile Nancy Sullivan

Community Spirit Moderators of online suppost communities provide support, experiance, and insight. By Diana Price

Every Woman’s Health

Health Issues Facing Women at Home and Around the World

More Than Skin Deep Rosacea Rosacea By Valerie Carlsberg, BS and Anna A. Bar, MD

Fertility Q&A By Kristin A. Bendikson, MD

When You’re The Parent

Your Kinda Your Life, Your Health

Kids Give Back By Diana Price

Transcending Greif One mother’s tragic loss sparks her desire to make a difference. By Diana Price

The War Room

Living and Thriving with Cancer

Skin Cancer Myths Test your skin cancer awareness By Kari Bohlke, ScD

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Keeping It All Together Part workbook, part encyclopedia, The Breast Cancer Companion provides a valuable resource for breast cancer patients. By Diana Price

Look Good…Feel Better® Care for Sensitive Skin During Treatment Care for sensitive skin during treatment

Find Your Way

Taking the Mystery out of the Medical System

Finding your Way Through Cancer By Andrew Kneier, PhD

Ask The Doctor As I move from active treamtent to survivorship, how can I ensure that I am getting the care I need and doing all that I can to avoid recurrence? By Karen Syrjala, PhD