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The National Cancer Institute's CAM Agenda

The National Cancer Institute intensifies quality cancer research and discussion about complementary and alternative medicine.

Helping Me Win in My Own Way

Here, Lea White shares her Extraordinary Healer nomination essay of her oncology nurse, Cindy DeLeon Trevino, ANP-BC, AOCNP, BMTCN, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Into the Future With CAR-T Cell Therapy

An early clinical trial participant likens his journey into the unknown to a space mission.

From Brave To Fearless: How Volunteering In Peru Shifted My Cancer Perspective

Traveling helped me remove myself from the storyline of cancer and reconnect with the world around me.

The ABCs of ADCs in Breast Cancer

Since 2000, antibody-drug conjugates have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for various cancer types, such as breast cancer.

End Stage: Talking About End-of-Life With Those With Cancer

A nonprofit is partnering with performance artists to stimulate end-of-life discussions.

Melanie A. Nix Discusses the Spectrum of Advocacy

Melanie A. Nix, co-founder of the Breast Cancer Comfort Site, discusses the various stages of advocacy.

Never Alone

"Are you here alone? Do you have any family with you?" the resident asked me. My heart began to beat faster. Yes, I was alone. I was always alone. I was the single mother of 7-year-old girl.

Mary B. Daly on Men and Their Genetic Risk for Cancer

Mary B. Daly discusses genetic risk for cancer among men.

Who Will Reduce Barriers to Cancer Care?

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring MARY SMANIA, D.N.P., FNP-BC, AGN-BC [ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HEALTH PROGRAMS, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING, LIFE SCIENCE, LANSING, MICHIGAN]

Finding Financial Assistance

MBCN offers advice for finding financial assistant for medical costs, daily living expenses and transportation to treatment.

Always a Step Ahead as an Oncology Nurse

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring NIKI WOHLFORD-WILL, RN [LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWORK, FORT WAYNE, INDIANA]

One of the Quiet Oncology Heroes

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Angela Ness, RN [ Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland ]

Refresher Course: Getting Over Caregiver Fatigue to Prevent Burnout

Over time, a feeling of exhaustion and burnout, known as "caregiver fatigue," can make it increasingly difficult to take care of a loved one who has cancer.

Making Wishes Come True: Fairy Godmothers of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

An extraordinary group of nurses, led by nurse manager Taylor Andrews, B.S., RN, BMTCN, have made it their mission to become fairy godmothers for the patients they care for in the bone marrow transplant unit and to make their wishes come true.

Living Beyond Cancer

Finding an Unexpected Friend Through Breast Cancer

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Sharon O’Connell Welch, RN, OCN [ UPMC Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ]

Coordinating Care After Cancer

For cancer survivors, health care is anything but routine.

The Many People on Your Breast Cancer Treatment Team

Your loved ones and an army of health care providers can help you win.

Paying it Forward: Trials Can Improve Life for Future Cancer Survivors

By participating in survivorship clinical trials, those who have weathered cancer can improve quality of life — not just for themselves, but for future survivors.

Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Debra Pratt, from the Cleveland Clinic Breast Health Center, writes that early detection and lifestyle changes can help save lives.

Testicular Cancer: It's Worse in the Head (Part 2)

Girl Power

Cancer: You Did Not Win

What Is the Difference Between a Clinical Trial and a Real-World Study?

Dr. Alexander Spira explained the difference between a clinical trial and a real-world study in a CURE interview for patients with lung cancer.

Opioids Must Be Used Responsibly Amid a National Epidemic

Many patients suffer from chronic pain, making opioids essential for care.

Seeing Red

Rash is the most common side effect of cancer immunotherapies, but patients should watch for more serious issues.

Prince & the Gun Oil

Sex toys and lubricant and erotic books, oh my!

Financial Healing From Cancer

For some with overwhelming medical expenses, bankruptcy can offer a solution.