Issue 3 contents

Editor's letter

News review
A look at the latest cancer initiatives

Comment
The Welsh revolution
Professor Malcolm Mason

Symptom control
Drugs for relieving pain
Professor Geoffrey Hanks

Treatment
Understanding chemotherapy
Dr Helena Earl

My cancer journey
'I wanted to look after him – but it wasn't easy'
Interview with Sheila Beckingham

Practical issues
Cutting the risk of cancer through diet
Sara Hiom and Claire Gardiner

Claiming your benefits
Rachel Gordon

Your NHS
How can NICE help you?
Catriona Moore

Who's who ... in the cancer team
Margaret King and Jean Mossman

Emotional support
What to tell the children
Dr Alison Louise Jones

FAQs
Professor Hilary Thomas has the answers

Resources
Support group contacts
Medical terms explained