Understanding Cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly half of all men and a little over one third of all women in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Today, millions of people are living with cancer or have had cancer. The sooner a cancer is found and treatment begins, the better are the chances for living for many years. About Cancer – A General Introduction Current Trends – Cancer Prevalence and the Need for  Continuity of Supportive Care for Individuals With Cancer from Diagnosis to Survivorship and Beyond, by Joycelyn Curtis, PhD, LCSW, LISW-CP  Your Options – Cancer Pain Treatments, by the National Cancer Institute How Social Workers Help – How An Oncology Social Worker Can Help, by the American Society of Clinical Oncology Tip Sheets – Glossary of Terms and Definitions, by the Joint Psychosocial & Nursing Advisory Group and the New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research Resources American Cancer Society CancerCare Cancer Care Connection Cure Search Facing Forward Series – Life After Cancer Treatment National Association of Social Workers National Cancer Institute National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship The Wellness Community Real Life Story – “Lance Armstrong Remains My Inspiration,” The Dayton Daily News