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Coping With Cancer During the Holidays

Join us on Nov. 22 during the #CureConnect tweet chat to discuss facing the holidays with a cancer diagnosis.

A Life Well-Lived

Finding comfort in life's new territory.

Conquering Cancer

Making Progress for Myelodysplastic Syndrome

In an interview with CURE, Rami Komrokji, M.D., a hematologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, discusses the advances that have been made in MDS in the past few years, as well as the MDS Clinical Research Consortium and its importance.

Staying Hopeful When the Odds of Surviving Cancer Are Long: A Follow-Up

Why know the odds if they're useless?

Good Karma From My Oncology Nurse, a Kindred Spirit

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sharon Bird, BSN, RN [ THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN RADNOR, PENNSYLVANIA ]

Blending the Truth With Compassion in Cancer Care

This essay describes my journey with non-Hodgkin lymphoma — peripheral T-cell, not otherwise specified — and my most extraordinary nurse, Xuan Arnette, RN, OCN.

The Test of Time: Genetic Testing For Hereditary Cancer Risk

Individuals who were screened for hereditary cancer risk in the past might benefit from getting tested again using today’s more sophisticated panels.

Test Case: Despite Debate, PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer Can Be a Life-Saving Measure

When the USPSTF issued its recommendation against PSA testing, urologists nationwide, myself included, warned about the possible public health repercussions that could ensue. Our fears have materialized, and much sooner than anticipated.

How To Handle The Cold (And Heat) During and After Cancer

A long-term cancer survivor shares her tips on getting through the winter cold that bites a little extra for survivors and patients with cancer.

Battling Cancer And Social Security

One person with cancer details their challenges with fighting for social security while battling a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.

My Extended Vacation

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "First Connection" program connects volunteers with newly diagnosed patients and caregivers to help them manage the many aspects of a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer: It's Never An Easy Journey

Cancer doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care what race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality or even age you are. It takes no prisoners. And it certainly did not take me. I continue to remain resilient despite what I’ve been through and despite what still may be on the horizon.

A Shining Star in Oncology Nursing

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JENNIFER HOLTON, B.S.N., RN, OCN [TEXAS ONCOLOGY — PLANO WEST, PLANO, TEXAS]

Evolving Role of Lymph Node Biopsies After Neoadjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer

Surgical oncologist Kelly K. Hunt, of MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses how breast cancer interventions have progressed in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant setting and the role of sentinel lymph node dissection in the neoadjuvant setting.

Paul B. Jacobsen on Preserving Fertility for Patients With Cancer

Paul B. Jacobsen, Associate Center Director for Population Science at Moffitt Cancer Center, comments on preserving fertility for patients with cancer.

Supporting the Unsupported: Nurse Cheers Patients with 'Bravery Bags'

“‘Compassionate,’ “cheerleader,’ ‘friend’ ‘supporter’ and ‘angel’ are just a few words used by patients and staff to describe Harding Cranford, RN, OCN,” wrote Erin Auten, RN.

Marathon Men: Living Longer With Prostate Cancer

New drug treatments are helping patients with advanced prostate cancer to live longer.

Gregory J. Riely on the Identification and Treatment of MET Exon 14 Skipping Mutations

Gregory J. Riely, associate attending physician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses identifying and treating patients with MET exon 14 skipping mutations in lung cancer.

Finding My Way

Presence of Mind: Tips for Combatting Chemo Brain

To ease ‘chemo brain,’ a nurse researcher combined mindfulness with physical exercise.

Getting 'Smart' About Survivorship

Apps and online resources can help the mind, body and soul.

Living with Lung Cancer: The Silver Linings

How a cancer diagnosis leaves one woman feeling humbled.

Letters to My Lungs

IP/IV Chemo Improves Overall Survival in Ovarian Cancer

Maurie Markman urges patients with ovarian cancer who have undergone surgery to speak with their gynecologic oncologist and see if IP therapy is right for them.

Stand Up To Cancer, Working to Help Colorectal Patients Become Cancer Survivors

By gathering teams of cancer-fighting scientists, Stand Up To Cancer hopes to one day eradicate the disease.

When Do I Tell Her?

The struggle of when to reveal my health history to a romantic interest.

The Center of Attention

Under Medicare’s new oncology care model, patient-centric treatment aims to save money while improving health outcomes.

Lost and Found

From mastectomy to reconstruction and beyond.