The classification may be used (1) to identify cancer research efforts supported by NCI in selected areas of research (at any general or specific level desired), (2) to store information related to cancer research and retrieve this information on request, and (3) to match interests of cancer research scientists against information in published…

The paper discusses the rehabilitation of pediatric cancer patients undertaken by a multidisciplinary team with the arm of returning the children to the classroom. Details including transportation, tutoring, and preparation of classmates are considered. (CL)

The American Industrial Health Council (AIHC), an industry group formed to respond to standards for protecting workers from carcinogens, presents the industry view of cancer and chemicals. (SL)

Those attending the CIC/ACS (Chemical Institute of Canada /American Chemical Society) joint conference at Montreal heard about recent advances in brain chemistry research, the use of compartmental models for predicting pollution, the presence of carcinogens (N-Nitrosamines) in sidestream tobacco smoke, and the synthesis of sex attractants using…

Comparison of Black adolescents' and White adolescents' cancer knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs found that, although subjects typically obtained their knowledge from the same sources, groups differed in terms of knowledge about warning signs, cue to action, perceived barriers, susceptibility, severity, and benefits. (Author/CB)

Determined the level and change in denial, death anxiety, anxiety, depression, hostility, love, being, and self-esteem over time in terminal cancer patients. Cancer patients had significantly lower death anxiety than the control subjects and a relative increase in the being variable over time. The clinical opinion that denial protects against…

Describes the scientific basis of cancer risk assessment, outlining the dominant controversies surrounding the use of different methods for identifying carcinogens (short-term tests, animal bioassays, and epidemiological studies). Points out that risk assessment is as much an art as it is a science. (DH)

Describes the roles of the counselor as a team member in working with cancer patients. Those roles vary from encouraging good health habits on the prevention and detection end of the continuum to active involvement with behavioral interventions during medical treatment on the opposite end of the continuum. (BL)

Assessed effects of video games on adverse corollaries of chemotherapy in three pediatric oncology patients. Results indicated that access to video games resulted in reduction in the number of anticipatory symptoms experienced and observed, as well as a diminution in the aversiveness of chemotherapy side effects. (Author/NRB)

This article describes an annual program, for teachers and nurses of elementary school cancer patients, that: (1) facilitates understanding of the educational and social needs of such students; (2) provides updated information about childhood malignancy; and (3) addresses the concerns of teachers and nurses. (Author/CJB)

Results indicate cancer patients depend strongly on perceived strength of religious beliefs and values in coping with imminent death. Low fear of death was associated with previous experience with a dying person. Death anxiety scale score for cancer patients was significantly lower than for other populations. (Author/BEF)

Discusses a two-phase qualitative study on parents' experiences of psychosocial needs arising from having a child with cancer over four to eight months in Singapore. Findings showed subjective burden consistently higher at both the initial stage of treatment phase and after discharge from hospital. Implications for psychosocial support for parents…

Self-directed learning experiences of 13 women with breast cancer were explored. Learning motivations included overcoming fear, needing to understand, and being able to make informed choices. They used print, Internet, networks, and support groups. They had difficulties locating resources and dealing with emotions. Learning outcomes included…

Describes easy-to-implement strategies parents can use to ensure their children's safety in the sun and avoid skin cancer, which is the most prevalent form of cancer in United States. Suggestions include: limit the amount of time spent in the sun, wear protective clothing, use sunscreening agents, and have knowledge of skin cancer and its…

Interviewed 100 terminally ill cancer patients to examine farewells made before the interview and those desired and planned but not yet completed. Most patients (81 percent) desired to farewell; most wanted farewell to occur late in course of their dying. Prominent in preferred styles of farewells were the gift, conversation, and letter.…