Philanthropist and film industry executive Sherry Lansing , founder of the Sherry Lansing Foundation and co-founder of the Stand Up to Cancer movement graces our summer cover and shares her inspiring story in this issue. A special section devoted to the topic of Alzheimer’s disease, along with features covering breast cancer screening, advances in radiation therapy, lymphoma, and health concerns in the digital age are also included, along with many other valuable articles related to health, wellness, and cancer treatment and prevention.

Features

A Close Look at Lymphoma An overview of Lymphoma By Karen Appold

Starting Over Every day is an opportunity to start fresh. By Laurie Wertich

A Passion for Philanthropy Sherry Lansing describes the inspiration behind her decision to leave her successful Hollywood career and embrace philanthropy full-time. By Diana Price

Alzheimer’s Disease Special Section  -The Next Big Thing -Advances in Research -Living with “Big Al” -10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s -Caregiving -A Patient Speaks -What Women Should Know about Alzheimer’s Disease

Health Concerns in the Digital Age When it comes to our health, we should all take a closer look at the growing role of technology in our lives. By Mia James

Body Wise

Nutrition and Exercise

Eat Well, Be Well: Eating Right for the Time in Your Life Researchers now have powerful data indicating that lifestyle choices made in youth and early adulthood can have a great impact on future health and wellness. By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE

Build a Better Smoothie A few simple additions can ensure that your smoothie packs a nutritional punch. By Laurie Wertich

Get Social to Get Fit Group exercise provides an added dose of motivation and fun. By Laurie Wertich

Body Wise – The More You Know

The War Room

Living and Thriving with Cancer

Robot-Assisted Cancer Surgery Technology expands the tools available to surgeons. By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Set the Date…for Cancer Screenings Screening guidelines should initiate conversations with your healthcare team By Juliana Hansen, MD

Breast Cancer Screening: Know Before You Go In 2009 the US Preventive Services Tasks Force (USPSTF) changed its position on routine screening mammography for average-risk women in their forties. By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Ask the Doctor I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Are there any steps I can take now that will help ensure that I get the most from my treatment moving forward? By Julie Gralow, MD

Using Technology to Target Cancer Advances in radiation therapy boost the dose to cancer while reducing the damage to normal cells. By Kari Bohlke, ScD

Fertility Q & A What Do We Know about Fertility and Pregnancy after Breast Cancer? By Karine Chung, MD, MSCE

Look Good…Feel Better® Tips for Red-Carpet Readiness During Cancer Treatment According to the American Cancer Society, approximately one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in her lifetime. By Darrell Redleaf

Spirit House

Tending to the Soul

Liquid Stars A Tanka poem By Pamela A. Babusci

Life Coach Take advantage of the sunny summer season to set goals. By Denise King Gillingham, MSW, CPCC

Giving Back, Doing Good: Adopt a Pig One family’s personal creative escape launched an organization committed to helping all families facing a child’s cancer diagnosis. By Diana Price

Spirit House – The More You Know

Hear Me Roar

Women Share Their Personal Stories

Crossing the Divide: Lessons in Knowing and Not Knowing in a Brave New World By Christine Wilson

I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor continues to share her love of performing with the world—along with her dedication to cancer advocacy. By Diana Price

Every Woman’s Health

Health Issues Facing Women at Home and Around the World

A Different Kind of Deposit Adult stem cell collection is now an option for the general population. How can individuals benefit from this process, and what questions should consumers be asking? By Diana Price

We have Prostate Cancer By Joan Peck

More Than Skin Deep Key nutrients play a vital role in the health of your skin. By Todd Schlesinger, MD

Find Your Way

Taking the Mystery out of the Medical System

Don’t Suffer Silently A cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but counseling can provide relief from the emotional challenges of the journey. By Pam Abernethy, MEd, LPC

Plan. Learn. Act. Coping with illness requires more than medicine. Be prepared to navigate the legal and financial aspects of a diagnosis. By Mia James

By Your Side: What’s in Your Wallet? Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Cancer Navigator Kathy Gurland addresses psychosocial issues affecting patients and families. By Kathy Gurland, LCSW