THE BIG C - Issue 6 Vol 3 No 1
November - December 2004

The C Story
The Evolution of Breast Cancer Treatment
From a linear to a multidisciplinary approach
by Francisco Vicente F. Lopez, MD

A Second Look at Breast Cancer
The multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment
by Resty Maglalang

Symptoms
Looking Out for Breast Cancer
A symptoms checklist

Special Feature
On Discovering Cancer:
A Psychologist Speaks
A different kind of doctor joins the cancer team by Marian C. Martin

Prevention
Prostate Cancer and Your PSA
What does an elevated prostate-specific antogen level mean? by Geoffrey Tobias

In Search Of
PET Scan: A Man's (and Woman's) Best Friend
St. Luke's Positron Emission Tomography Center extends a helping hand
by
Tony Maghirang

Basically Speaking
The ABC of the Big C
Cancer basics revisited
by
Resty Maglalang

Celeb Clause
The Other Song:
Lydia Paredes

Journeying from illness to joy
by Marian C. Martin

Profile of Courage
Living One Day at a Time
Battling cancer against all odds, as social worker defines grace and courage by Pennie Azarcon-Dela Cruz

Children's Hour
The Power of Music (Therapy)
Music takes the stage in the fight against cancer by Em P. Guevara

Children's Hour
The Power of Music (Therapy)
Music takes the stage in the fight against cancer by Em P. Guevara

Light Moments
Yes Virginia, There Is Sex (During) After Cancer
Two couples give candid answers to candid questions
by Frances Amper and Ces Rodriguez

Diet Dilemma
C Is for Carrot Juice
Healthy beverage to battle the Big C
by Che Serrano

Bravo, Beth!
Cooking up a cookbook
by Donna Perez-Brinas

Life's Style
Headline on Headwear
Getting ahead with bandanas, hats and attitude by Donna Perez-Brinas

Helping Hands
Make-A-Wish Foundation:
The Real Wishing Star
Dreams do come true, thanks to this extraordinary organization
by Ruel A. Mayo