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Before Cancer Could, I Did

Only 5% to 10% of breast cancers are caused by inherited gene mutations like BRCA1 or BRCA2. I do not carry one. But my family history was enough.

Clinical Trial Evaluating Monjuvi in Lymphoma Gives Lasting Responses

A patient on the Monjuvi trial saw lymph nodes shrink 85%, with stable results a year later, supporting the FDA’s recent approval for follicular lymphoma.

Imfinzi With Chemo Produces Inconclusive Outcomes in Phase 3 Mesothelioma Study

In phase 3 DREAM3R, first-line Imfinzi plus chemotherapy showed survival and response benefits in advanced mesothelioma, but results were inconclusive.

I Was Told ‘You’re Not that Bad’ My Whole Life — Even During Cancer

After being told, "You're not that bad" my whole life, I continued to hear that after being diagnosed with leukemia — which some called "the best" cancer to have.

Imfinzi With Chemo Produces Inconclusive Outcomes in Phase 3 Mesothelioma Study

In phase 3 DREAM3R, first-line Imfinzi plus chemotherapy showed survival and response benefits in advanced mesothelioma, but results were inconclusive.

My 'Pillars of Support' During Ovarian Cancer

After leaving an unsupportive support group for ovarian cancer, I finally found my pillars of support.

A Cancer Nurse Changes the Lives of Patients

When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, it is probably one of the scariest times in their life. A nurse not only needs to provide good care, she also needs to be a good listener.

Do I Have Ovarian Cancer? Understanding the Early Signs, Detection and Treatment

Learn more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for ovarian cancer.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is Now Blood Cancer United

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is now Blood Cancer United.

I Am a ‘Cancer Patient Person’ Navigating an Ever-Changing New Normal

I have an incurable cancer, which forces me — and my loved ones — to be ever-adapting in this physical and emotional battle.

Compassionate Cancer Care Through Life and Death

Beyond Cancer Care

Kelly Bailey, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary oncology nurse.

You Are Not Alone: The Sarcoma Alliance as a Patient Advocate

A nonprofit organization aims to connect patients, caregivers and loved ones affected by sarcoma while educating those about the rare cancer.

Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare Cancer

After reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.

A Journey to Mastectomy: Here’s What I Learned

It’s amazing the cancer resources and community we have now — something my mom didn’t have.

How Superwoman Battled Stomach Cancer at Age 78

I am a nurse practitioner and a professor. But my best job was being a daughter and caregiver to the most wonderful mother anyone could ever have.

Caring Cancer Clinicians Make All the Difference

When I met my myeloma care team, something just clicked, and I knew I was in good hands.

10 Things I Learned After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

I didn’t know that there were many kinds of breast cancer or how obsessed people were with hair.

My Cancer Diagnosis Connected Me With My Culture

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned more about the disparities that Black women with the disease face.

Oncologists Don’t Know Everything

There is hope with cancer! Do not let anyone tell you differently — even a physician.

Living Cancer Survivorship as an Oncology Nurse

Rachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.

My Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis at 22 Weeks Pregnant

During my second trimester of pregnancy, I started to notice a weird rash, which led to other events before my diagnosis of AML.

Breast Neurotization May Help Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Care

With breast neurotization after receiving a mastectomy, breast cancer survivors may be able to mitigate post-mastectomy chest numbness over time.

My Rare Cancer Gave Me Permission to Live

After walking alone in Chicago’s Cancer Survivor’s Walk, I found strength, healing and a renewed commitment to live fully and authentically — starting now.

The 'Gift' of Cancer

A woman describes how cancer changed her life for the better in her poem, 'Gift.'

An Oncology Nurse Who Goes Above and Beyond

An oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.

Impacting Communities Around Her as a Patient and Nurse

A doctor describes a nurse that he recruited for his own practice while she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.

GERD Might Cause Colonoscopy Avoidance. But Don’t Let It

I initially put off a colonoscopy due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, but after a positive home screening test, I underwent the procedure and was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer.

A Champion for Compassionate Cancer Care and and Excellence

Under her exceptional leadership in oncology navigation, the impact on patient outcomes has been nothing short of transformative.