THE BIG C - Issue 6 Vol 3 No 1
January - March 2006

The C Story
Hurdling Hodgkin Disease
Its cause, its treatment, its prognosis
by
Geoffrey Tobias

Special Feature
But I’m Too Young!
Breast cancer in women under 30
by
Marian C. Martin

Before the Fact
Screening of Lung Cancer
What's the best way to screen for lung cancer?
by
Marian C. Martin

Challenging Complications
No Sweet Deal
Diabetes is Cancer treatment
by
Geoffrey Tobias

In Search Of
Erbitux: Setting a New Treatment

Clinical Trials

Celeb Clause
Ellen Hagedorn: Sweeping Away Hodgkin Disease
Puerto Princesa's First Lady says walis diyan to cancer
by Marian C. Martin

Edward Hagedorn: The Mayor's Challenge
Mayor Hagedorn's other side comes to the fore
by Marian C. Martin

The Doctor Is In
Good Grief: From Denial to Courage
A psychiatrist ties depression in cancer patients to grief
by
Bobby Caingles

From the Abyss and Back
A Surviving cancer by overcoming anger
by
Prosy Badiola Montesines

Life's Style
Here’s to Life!
When you’re at the top of your game and cancer strikes, what do you do?
by Rosario N. Banzon

Travel
In Awe of Stars
Relax, recharge at Seven Suites Hotel Observatory
by Rosario N. Banzon

Light Moments

Vital Asides
Oops! Your (Fake) Breast Is Showing!
Amusing anecdotes from cancer survivors

Vital Designs
Of Radiation and Makeovers
Tips from cancer survivors on how to deal with treatment blues

Children's Hour
The Masked Angels
A photo essay on children in the cancer ward by J.Gi Federizo

Profile of Courage
Illness in the Doctor’s House
Cancer strikes twice in the household of a noted oncologist by Rosario N. Banzon

Diet Dilemma
Carcinogens: More than a Mouthful
Danger in our daily bread noted
by
Em P. Guevara

Helping Hand
Buddies Two by Two
Bosom Buddies makes a difference
by
Marian C. Martin