Issue 7 contents

Editor's letter

News review
A look at the latest cancer initiatives

Comment
A progress report
Professor Mike Richards

Symptom control
Coping with hair loss
Professor Hilary Thomas

Treatment
Understanding hormone therapy
Dr Helena Earl

My cancer journey
'There was a 50/50 chance of remission'
Interview with Richard Spencer

Practical issues
Celebrating a life
Vivienne C Donnithorne

Having chemo at home
Jean Mossman

Emotional support
When cancer runs in the family
Dr Maggie Watson and Claire Foster

Over to you / Talking point
Why the NHS cannot – and should not – be privatised
Dr Maxine Stead

Your NHS
How district nurses help
Patricia Frainey, Linda Payne and Debbie Walsh

FAQs
Professor Hilary Thomas has the answers

Resources
Support group contacts
Medical terms explained