Claudia Connor, 34, Kay Lowries, 59, and Alanna Houston, 19: three women at different stages of life, share their personal stories in our special section on women and cancer.
Special section: Women and cancer
November 17, 2009
In our special section on women and cancer, you'll find everything you need to know about the cancers that affect women most, the extraordinary people who are surviving them and the preventative measures that make a difference.
Altering lifestyle can help prevent disease.
What women need to know about common cancers.
Personal Essay: Cancer sidelined student's plans
Personal Essay: Woman's brave fight after news of "virtual death sentence"
Personal Essay: Getting loud about ovarian cancer, the "whispering disease"
Lack of funding plagues cancer sufferers
Frank talk is needed on sexual dysfunction side effects
Where to go for cancer support
New focus: "I'm going to enjoy my time here"