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Peer Support Helps Patients Navigate Their Cancer Journey

Katie Brown, senior vice president of survivorship and support for LUNGevity Foundation, wrote about a program for patients to gain knowledge from survivors.

Agents of Choice

Despite a national addiction crisis, opioids remain an appropriate choice for treating severe cancer pain.

Moving Mountains to Find a Cure

"In the midst of all of the difficulty of trying to deal with something this terrible, having that hope in your back pocket is invaluable to my life and to my family." - Brian Smith, on living with multiple myeloma and participating in Moving Mountains for Multiple Myeloma's recent Iceland trek.

Expert Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients

Be careful where you get your information, said Leonard Gomella, M.D.

Vials of Love

Nurse infuses more than chemotherapy during treatment.

Exploring Unanswered Questions in Hematologic Malignancies

While recent advances in hematology are exciting, they open the door to more questions.

Going to the Dogs

After breast cancer, one woman found new purpose and renewed relationships by adopting a special puppy. Now, she fosters others.

Unique Genetic Change Found in Rare Ovarian Tumor Could Spare Patients from Unnecessary Treatment

Investigators are studying a rare ovarian tumor called sclerosing stromal tumor, a benign tumor that can be misdiagnosed as cancer.

Research Shines Light on Disparities Across Breast Cancer Care

Dr. Regina Hampton discusses key factors contributing to this disparity, and how healthcare systems can address these challenges.

Why I'm Not Climbing a Mountain

A cancer survivor doesn’t consider surviving cancer a personal victory, but is grateful for each day.

My Letter to Nancy, an Extraordinary Oncology Nurse

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Nancy Mortlock, RN, OCN, CRNI, CSRN [ Rockwood Clinic in Spokane, Washington ]

One Year Ago: My Double Mastectomy Journey

Pipeline

The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The Power a Cancer Doctor’s Reassuring Smile Holds

A patient with metastatic breast cancer honors her medical oncologist, Dr. Maria Raquel Nunes, for her calming and optimistic approach.

A Taste for Wellness: Meals in Under 45 Minutes

Breakfast, lunch and dinner options that require minimal prep work and time.

Saying Goodbye

Building Futures

Breast cancer survivors find a constructive outlet for their altruism.

Monster

Heidi Gottlieb Gives Advice to Brain Tumor Patients and Survivors

Heidi Gottlieb, a brain tumor survivor and the director and founder of Brain Matters, gives advice to other patients and survivors.

Catch Cancer Early and It Can Be Easier

Two weeks in the hospital is no fun, but completely worth it when cancer is caught and treated early.

A Secret to Tell: The Journey of My Wife's Breast Cancer (Part 2)

Care Partner Highlights Missed Myeloma Symptoms in Black Community

R.I. Cancer Summit Speakers to Discuss Gynecologic Cancers, Cancer in LGBTQ Community

The 13th annual Rhode Island Cancer Summit will host three keynote speakers who plan to focus on gynecologic cancers and cancer in the LGBTQ community.

A Poem on Cancer's Breaking News

Any one of us stricken by cancer remembers our own breaking news.

When the Ordinary Becomes the Ideal

Welcoming back the humdrum days of routine.

Small Actions Make a Big Difference in the MPN Community

Any action, larger or small, can make a major impact in the lives of patients with a myeloproliferative neoplasm.

Family Caregivers: The 'Pseudo' Doctors and Nurses

I poignantly remember an eloquent wife of a patient who died of acute leukemia shared her analogy with me. She stated, “You know when my dog died, I got a card from my vet. When my husband died, I got nothing.”

Beat Lasting Cancer Side Effects With Food

Authors of “The Living Kitchen” share meal options packed with flavor and health perks.

What to Do When Diagnosed with a Rare Cancer

Carl Harrington, who has lived with a rare cancer for the past nine years, offers advice to those newly diagnosed.

How to Stay Healthy to Reduce Cancer Risk